The Kremlin stated on Monday that the people of Hungary have made their choice and that Moscow respects the outcome of the country’s parliamentary election, in which opposition leader Péter Magyar defeated incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
“Hungary has made its choice. We respect that choice,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, referring to Sunday’s vote.
Peskov added that Russia remains interested in maintaining good relations with Hungary, as with other European countries, and noted signals indicating a willingness to continue dialogue with Moscow.
“We look forward to continuing our very pragmatic contacts with the new Hungarian leadership,” he said.
He also argued that the election result in Hungary would not affect the course of the Russia–Ukraine war, adding that the European Union’s decision to release €90 billion (over $105 billion) in aid for Ukraine would be determined primarily in Brussels.
According to Hungary’s National Election Office, the opposition Tisza Party won 69.35% of the vote and secured 138 seats with 98.96% of ballots counted.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat on the same day, stating: “We will serve our nation from the opposition,” marking the end of his 16-year tenure in office.
