Hungary's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó admitted to regularly contacting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings, despite previous denials from the Hungarian government. The European Commission has requested clarification on this matter, which raises concerns about EU cooperation principles. Szijjártó emphasized the importance of discussing energy and security issues with external partners, including Russia, ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party faces opposition from Péter Magyar's Tisza Party. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)