Orban says Hungary to secure Russian oil for Serbia

Orban says Hungary to secure Russian oil for Serbia
Reuters

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday (27 November) that his country will hold talks on Friday aimed at securing sufficient Russian crude oil and gas supplies.

The move would also enable Hungary to provide oil to neighbouring Serbia.

Orban did not provide further details or specify the location of the talks, though press reports suggest he is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday.

The Prime Minister also said that Hungary would be “pleased” to take a role in Serbia’s NIS oil company, but added that the future of the refinery affected by US sanctions remains a decision for Serbia.

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