Russian natural gas deliveries to Hungary have reached a new record this year, exceeding 6 billion cubic meters so far, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said Wednesday in a post on Facebook, reported Xinhua.
He said the volume amounts to more than 21 million cubic meters per day and is "critical for Hungary's energy security."
Szijjarto reiterated that while Hungary supports energy diversification through multiple sources and routes, it opposes shutting down "well-functioning and reliable supply lines."
The European Union is pushing ahead with a strategy to phase out its dependence on Russian energy. In June, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to gradually end imports of Russian gas and oil by the end of 2027.
Hungary and Slovakia have expressed strong reservations about the plan, warning that rapid cuts could endanger their energy security and economic stability.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
