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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: France Condemns Hungary for 'Breach of Solidarity' Over Russia Phone Call
Caption: France Condemns Hungary for ‘Breach of Solidarity’ Over Russia Phone Call. The French government has sharply criticised Hungary following leaked recordings suggesting that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó communicated sensitive information to Russia. In the recordings, Szijjártó reportedly told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov he would share a document related to Ukraine’s potential accession to the European Union. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot condemned this as a violation of the unity expected among EU member states. He stressed that solidarity is essential if the EU is to remain strong. Echoing these concerns, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk described the revelations as "deeply alarming”. However, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán dismissed accusations of aligning too closely with Russia, insisting that his country remains committed to the West. He pointed to the strong support he has received from the United States, highlighting a visit by the US vice-president as evidence of international backing. But Orbán has argued that Hungary’s strongest ties to the West now lie with US Republicans rather than traditional European allies. The prime minister has particularly criticised Germany’s conservative parties for ideological shifts that he believes hinder cooperation. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Hungary,France,Russia,Ukraine,USA,breach,solidarity,leaks,conversation,Péter Szijjártó,Jean-Noël Barrot,Donald Tusk,cooperation,sensitive information,Sergei Lavrov,Viktor Orbán
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