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Russia and the EU are linked through their adversarial geopolitical dynamic, which is complicated by Hungary's attempts to maintain relations with both parties as described in [1]. This tension is further evidenced by Hungary's meetings with Russian leadership undermining the EU's isolation policy [2] and the resulting strain on Hungary's standing within the EU [3].
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The Russia-Ukraine war and its effects on regional geopolitics clingendael.org 3 facts
claimHungary attempts to balance its EU membership obligations with maintaining a positive relationship with Russia, despite the adversarial nature of the broader EU-Russia dynamic.
claimHungary's balancing act between the EU and Russia provides the country with benefits such as cheap energy, but has resulted in a loss of goodwill with leading EU member states and institutions.
claimHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has regularly blocked support for Ukraine and its EU candidacy bid, and his meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin undermine the EU's policy of isolating the Russian president.