Hungary Deepens Reliance on Russian Oil Amid EU Sanctions
A new report reveals Hungary has ramped up its use of Russian oil since 2021, despite EU efforts to phase out such imports. Experts analyze Hungary's growing energy dependence on Russia.
Hungary, a member of the European Union, has increased its dependence on Russian oil since 2021, despite the EU's efforts to phase out such imports, according to a new report by the Center for the Study of Democracy, shared exclusively with DW.
The report finds that Hungary has also become highly dependent on Russian gas, raising concerns about the country's energy security and its alignment with the broader EU sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
Analysts say this trend reflects Hungary's unique position within the EU, as the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has maintained close ties with Moscow, even as the rest of the bloc has sought to distance itself from Russia's influence.
Source: Deutsche Welle
