Hungary's foreign minister admits calling Lavrov during key EU meetings

Summary

• Szijjártó acknowledges routine contact with Lavrov.
• Reports suggest calls occur during breaks in Brussels meetings.
• The admission raises questions about Hungary's stance in EU politics.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Foreign Minister	Péter Szijjártó
Russian Counterpart	Sergei Lavrov
Event Date	March 24, 2026

Sources

• EuroNews: http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/24/hungarys-foreign-minister-admits-calling-lavrov-during-key-eu-meetings

Updates

Update at 03:39 UTC on 2026-03-26

Le Monde reported Péter Szijjarto reportedly provided real-time updates to Sergey Lavrov on EU discussions, raising concerns in Brussels.

Sources: Le Monde