Orbán defies EU with Moscow visit to secure Russian gas supplies

As Europe unites to cut Russian gas, Hungary bets on Putin. Orbán’s high-stakes Moscow trip could reshape energy politics—and his country’s defiance.

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2025 November 28 . 9:44 PM

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Hungary's Prime Minister Orban suddenly announces meeting with Putin in Moscow - Orbán defies EU with Moscow visit to secure Russian gas supplies

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will travel to Moscow on Friday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes as Hungary continues to resist EU efforts to cut off Russian gas imports by 2027.

The European Union recently agreed to phase out natural gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027. Member states, including Italy, Czechia, France, Austria, and Greece, voted on 20 October 2025 to enforce the ban from 2028. Hungary and Slovakia were the only countries to oppose the measure.

The talks in Moscow highlight Hungary’s continued reliance on Russian gas. If successful, Orbán’s negotiations could help the country avoid higher energy prices while defying EU policy. The legal challenge against the import ban may further delay the bloc’s efforts to reduce dependence on Russian fuel.