Russia Offers Hungary Gas 'With Aroma of Democracy'
The Russian Embassy suggested that Hungary obtain gas from Latvia 'with the scent of democracy'.
Consensus
- Russia's embassy in Budapest responded to Hungary's interest in energy cooperation with Latvia.
- The Russian embassy used sarcasm, referring to gas from Latvia as having 'the aroma of democracy'.
- Russia stated it remains willing to conduct consultations with Hungary on energy cooperation.
- Russia emphasized the reliability of its past energy cooperation with Hungary.
- Hungary recently expelled 10 Russian diplomats.
- Russia stated that Hungary's actions would not go unanswered.
Points of divergence
- Anita Orban, Hungary's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, discussed energy cooperation with Latvia. — vesti
- The Russian ambassador to Hungary, Yevgeny Stanislavov, said Hungary's expulsion of Russian diplomats reflects ideological anti-Russian fears. — vm
- After Viktor Orban's government change, Hungary recognized Russia as a threat to the country. — vm
- Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, said Hungary's unfriendly actions would not go unanswered. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russia offered Hungary "gas with the aroma of democracy" — Вести
- Russian Embassy suggested Hungary receive gas from Latvia 'with the aroma of democracy' — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian Embassy ironically called on Hungary to get gas from Latvia — Москва 24