Polish FM Sikorski says leaked tapes prove Hungary’s foreign minister served Russia

In an interview with Wyborcza, Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski asserted that recently leaked audio recordings, published by VSquare, expose Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto’s subservient tone toward Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov. Sikorski said Szijjarto repeatedly pledged to fulfil Moscow’s requests and even asked for arguments to justify Hungary’s stance against the EU. He linked these conversations to financial transfers and suggested they illustrate a close collaboration between Viktor Orbán’s administration and Russia, including efforts to support a Slovak far-right party.

Sikorski noted that the recordings have become widely available and are being used as proof during the final phase of Hungary’s 2026 election campaign. He also hinted that additional, undisclosed evidence may exist, though the source of the leaks remains unclear. The revelations raise concerns about Hungary’s foreign policy alignment and its impact on EU unity.