A Trump envoy has urged Hungary and Slovakia to sever their dependence on Russian gas and nuclear energy, warning that continued reliance undermines European energy security and fails to align with broader Western policy objectives.
A special envoy under former President Donald Trump has called on Hungary and Slovakia to discontinue their imports of Russian gas and nuclear fuel, arguing that their energy ties to Moscow pose serious risks for broader European stability.
The envoy emphasised that phasing out these dependencies is essential not only for reducing financial flows that support Russia’s war efforts but also for preserving energy sovereignty amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Hungary and Slovakia currently depend heavily on Russian energy supplies, particularly gas and nuclear-related resources, which have made them reluctant to support EU-wide bans or policies that would force them to diverge from their existing contracts.
Sources indicate that any refusal to move away from Russian energy sources may deepen their isolation within EU discussions and complicate their participation in collective sanctions or climate-aligned energy transition plans.