Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto warned on October 20 that the European Union risks endangering Hungary’s energy supply if it proceeds with plans to ban Russian energy imports without considering the country’s geographic realities.

“Budapest is essentially the only place in Europe today where such a meeting could be held, primarily because Hungary is almost the only pro-peace country,” Orbán said. “For three years, we have been the only country that has consistently, openly, loudly and actively advocated for peace.”

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has denied rumors that Budapest plans to block the European Union's 19th package of sanctions against Russia in light of the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Vladimir Putin should only be allowed to travel to the European Union if he agrees to an unconditional ceasefire, France has said.

Firefighters in Hungary have contained a fire at the country's main oil refinery, according to authorities and the energy company MOL

EADaily, October 20th, 2025. Hungary received from Russia is notified that in the event of the seizure of its assets in the West, it will take retaliatory measures taking into account the position of each individual country.

When Donald Trump announced he would meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest for another summit on Ukraine, Viktor Orbán hailed Hungary as “the only place in Europe” where such a meeting could take place.