A 2025 report by independent researchers found that Hungary increased the share of Russian oil in its energy mix from about 61% before Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine to around 86%.
November 07, 2025
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statistical
This statistic describes changes in Hungary's reliance on Russian crude oil following the 2022 invasion.
Hungary is a landlocked country and does not have seaports.
November 07, 2025
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geographic
Relevant for understanding Hungary's options for importing oil and gas.
Hungary has substantial dependence on Russian oil and natural gas for its energy supply.
November 07, 2025
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energy
Describes Hungary's energy import dependencies and potential vulnerability to supply disruptions.
Hungary is a member state of both the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
October 17, 2025
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institutional
Hungary's formal membership in major European and transatlantic institutions.
In June 2024, the European Union's top court ordered Hungary to pay a $223 million fine for depriving migrants of their right to apply for asylum and to pay an additional 1 million euros per day for failing to comply.
June 01, 2024
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temporal
Judicial ruling by the European Union's highest court concerning Hungary's treatment of migrants and asylum applicants.
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Hungary has halted all sales of weapons to Ukraine.
February 24, 2022
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policy
Hungary's declared arms export policy toward Ukraine following the 2022 invasion.
After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO increased its presence on Europe’s eastern flank by deploying additional multinational battle groups to Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
February 24, 2022
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policy
NATO force posture adjustments in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary is a landlocked country located in Central Europe.
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descriptive
Hungary's landlocked geography affects its options for maritime energy imports and pipeline connections.