Russia's Gazprom to Increase Gas Supply to Hungary and China for Winter

Hungary plans to increase its purchases of Russian gas for the upcoming winter, according to Gazprom, despite criticism from the West that the arrangement supports the war in Ukraine. Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller stated that significant additional volumes have already been delivered to Hungary this year, and more will be supplied in the autumn-winter period. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on gas and oil shipments, as well as nuclear fuel supply. The deepening relationship between Hungary and Russia has raised concerns among Western diplomats, while Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade declined to comment on Gazprom's statement.