Peter Madyar spoke about Hungary’s future relations with Russia
The future government of Hungary, in the event of a change in power, will adopt a pragmatic approach to relations with Russia, based on mutual non-interference in internal affairs.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement from the leader of the Hungarian opposition, Peter Madyar, in an interview with the Associated Press.
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“Pragmatism” instead of loyalty
According to the publication, Peter Madyar noted that his approach to the Russian Federation will differ significantly from the policies of the current Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban.
The opposition leader aims to return Hungary to a democratic European vector, while maintaining business neutrality with Moscow.
“Pragmatism means that we do not interfere in the internal affairs of the Russian Federation, and they do not interfere in our affairs. We are two sovereign countries and respect each other, but we do not necessarily have to like each other,” Madyar explained.
Energy independence
The politician also criticized the current government for excessive energy dependence on Russia. He plans to diversify oil and gas supplies by attracting EU resources for the construction of new infrastructure.
At the same time, he acknowledged that a rapid abandonment of Russian resources is impossible.
“This does not mean that we should stop using Russian oil tomorrow. It means that EU resources should be used rationally,” Madyar emphasized.
The situation before the elections in Hungary
Recall that parliamentary elections in Hungary are scheduled for April 12, 2026. The main competitor of the current Prime Minister is Peter Madyar, whose party “Tisa,” according to polls, is leading Viktor Orban’s “Fidesz” by 10 percent.
However, analysts note that the real battle will unfold in individual districts, where the balance of power may be different.
Earlier, Politico reported that Orban is already preparing a plan in case of defeat and may resort to radical measures to complicate life for the new government.
Experts have also assessed how a change in power would affect support for Kyiv. In particular, in a piece about Hungary standing at a crossroads, it was noted that despite his opposition, Madyar’s position on Ukraine may largely align with Orban’s course.
