Pompeo’s European Tour Falls Flat in Budapest; Orban’s Government Not Convinced to Abandon Moscow

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has failed to convince the Hungarian Foreign Ministry that they need to stop their cooperation with Moscow. At a joint press conference, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized Washington’s position on the relations with Moscow. It should be noted that Pompeo arrived in Budapest as part of his Europe tour.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has failed to convince the Hungarian Foreign Ministry that they need to stop their cooperation with Moscow. At a joint press conference, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized Washington’s position on the relations with Moscow. It should be noted that Pompeo arrived in Budapest as part of his Europe tour.

 

Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian Foreign Minister: "When it comes to Russia, and I've already said it to Mike Pompeo, the West has a very hypocritical attitude towards Russia in the political arena. Look at the dialogue of the top participants of the Western Europe energy market with Moscow. Then you will understand that Hungary is on the right track in its relations with Russia".

After Hungary, Pompeo is leaving for Slovakia, Poland, Belgium, and Iceland. In addition, before the tour, the State Department repeatedly stated that it was necessary to strengthen the American presence in Europe in order to oppose Russian and Chinese influence.