Hungary-Russia Phone Call: Discussing the Outcomes of the Alaska Summit and Regional Security Issues
A significant diplomatic exchange took place between the foreign ministers of Hungary and Russia, highlighted by a detailed telephone conversation between Peter Szijjártó and Sergey Lavrov.
According to official sources, including a communiqué from Russia’s Foreign Ministry, the call was initiated by Budapest, signaling a desire to maintain dialogue on critical bilateral and regional issues.
The main topics covered the implications of the recent meeting between Russian and U.S.
leaders in Alaska on August 15, examining its impact on international relations and regional stability.
Both sides focused on analyzing the outcomes of the Alaska summit and discussed ongoing cooperation in political, economic, and security matters, including the timetable for future dialogues.Additionally, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó revealed during a morning briefing on August 18 that Ukraine had attacked the oil pipeline supplying Hungary, causing a halt to oil deliveries.
This incident sparked political tensions and accusations, with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reminding Kyiv about the origins of the conflict.
Responding to the escalation, Szijjártó threatened to resort to energy blackmail by cutting electricity supplies, further complicating the regional situation.
The discussions underscore ongoing efforts to find strategic solutions to energy pressures and security concerns, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.