EU 'greatly concerned' by reports Hungary leaked negotiation details to Russia
The European Commission said Monday it was “greatly concerned” by reports Hungary’s foreign minister shared sensitive EU negotiation details with Russia. The Washington Post cited officials saying Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto briefed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during meetings. Szijjarto dismissed the report as “fake news” and “senseless conspiracy theories”.
The European Commission said Monday it was “greatly concerned” by reports Hungary’s foreign minister shared sensitive EU negotiation details with Russia. The Washington Post cited officials saying Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto briefed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during meetings. Szijjarto dismissed the report as “fake news” and “senseless conspiracy theories”.