Hungary's controversial energy deals with Russia amidst Ukraine war
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Ukraine has accused Hungary of funding Russian war crimes by signing new energy deals with Russia, which will only prolong the war in Ukraine. Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade did not immediately respond to the accusation. Hungary's populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has cultivated close relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Budapest has consistently opposed the imposition of sanctions on Russia in retaliation for its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
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- Hungary forces new energy deals with Russia amid Ukraine war The Associated Press
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