Péter Szijjártó

Péter Szijjártó is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. He is newsworthy due to Hungary's repeated obstruction of European Union initiatives related to Russia and Ukraine. Recently, Szijjártó has threatened to block a new package of EU sanctions against Russia, the 20th round, intended to coincide with the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This obstruction is linked to Hungary's demand for the resumption of Russian oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline, which have been disrupted. Furthermore, Szijjártó has stated that Hungary will oppose a proposed 90 billion-euro EU loan to Ukraine unless these oil shipments resume. His actions highlight the ongoing tensions within the EU regarding its approach to Russia and the provision of support to Ukraine. Additionally, Hungary's granting of asylum to a former Polish minister under investigation further underscores its divergence from mainstream EU policies and values.