"Putin and Orban Strengthen Russian-Hungarian Ties Amid Global Tensions"
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral ties amid international tensions over the war in Ukraine. Hungary, which relies heavily on Russia for crude oil and gas, has opposed many EU initiatives to support Ukraine. Hungary's closer ties with Russia make it a potential opponent to EU accession talks with Kyiv. Brussels is considering unlocking frozen funds for Hungary in an attempt to win Budapest's approval for further aid to Ukraine. The leaders discussed gas and oil shipments, nuclear energy, and the need for sanctions on Russia and the flow of refugees to end.
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