Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, said the newly announced US sanctions on Russia’s energy sector have not yet taken effect and currently pose no disruption to Hungary’s energy supply. Speaking in Budapest on Monday alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Minister Szijjártó emphasized that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to consult further if necessary.
He noted that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán may personally discuss the matter with President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the United States. “This is not a subject for messaging; I have personally discussed it with Marco Rubio, and the prime minister has already spoken with President Trump,” he said. “There will be another opportunity for direct talks in Washington next week.”
Addressing broader geopolitical tensions, Minister Szijjártó said that humanity continues to face an age of danger, with the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East presenting the most serious security challenges. “Contrary to earlier expectations, progress in resolving the Middle East conflict has surpassed that in Ukraine,” he said. “In both cases, Donald Trump represents the hope for peace.”
He stated that previous peace efforts in the Middle East had failed repeatedly, but real hope emerged in 2020 and again in 2025, when Trump-led initiatives offered a path to a peaceful, secure life for all in the region. “Many doubted it was possible, just as they do now, but Trump delivered results then and is doing so again,” he said.
Minister Szijjártó also confirmed that the United States remains open to the possibility of a peace summit in Budapest. He concluded by commenting on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s remarks, suggesting that Tusk’s support for Hungary’s opposition could once again precede a decisive victory for Hungary’s governing parties.
