Russia Responds to Hungarian Election, Says It Respects Voter Choice

(MENAFN) The Russian leadership has reacted to the outcome of Hungary’s parliamentary election, stating that it accepts the result and expects continuity in pragmatic relations with Budapest following the victory of opposition figure Peter Magyar over incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

A spokesperson for the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, said that Russia respects the decision made by Hungarian voters and views the outcome as a sovereign political choice.

“Hungary has made its choice. We respect that choice,” Peskov said.

He also emphasized that Moscow remains open to maintaining constructive ties with Hungary, as well as with other European states, and suggested that existing channels of dialogue could continue under the incoming political leadership.

“We look forward to continuing our very pragmatic contacts with the new Hungarian leadership,” he added.

Peskov further commented that the election result is unlikely to alter broader geopolitical dynamics related to the Russia-Ukraine war. He also indicated that financial decisions within the European Union concerning support for Ukraine would primarily be determined in Brussels rather than influenced by Hungary’s domestic political shift.

According to reports, the opposition Tisza Party secured a commanding share of the vote, winning 69.35% and taking 138 parliamentary seats with nearly all ballots counted in Sunday’s election.

Following the result, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, stating: "We will serve our nation from the opposition," which marks the conclusion of his 16-year period in power.

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