🇺🇦🇭🇺 Ukraine’s MFA responds to Hungary’s gas-related claims. Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of halting Russian gas transit, allegedly putting the EU in a difficult position. Ukraine’s MFA dismissed this as manipulation for domestic politics.
“If Hungary prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and US, it should admit it. Ukraine stands ready to fill Hungary's place in the EU and NATO if it opts for CIS or CSTO membership instead," the MFA stated.
🇺🇦🇭🇺 Ukraine’s MFA responds to Hungary’s gas-related claims. Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of halting Russian gas transit, allegedly putting the EU in a difficult position. Ukraine’s MFA dismissed this as manipulation for domestic politics.
“If Hungary prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and US, it should admit it. Ukraine stands ready to fill Hungary's place in the EU and NATO if it opts for CIS or CSTO membership instead," the MFA stated.
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