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‘We were never friends with Orbán’: Hungary’s new era leaves Russia on the back foot

By Pjotr Sauer

Loss of closest European ally will force Kremlin to consider whether non-autocratic states can ever be reliable partners Europe live – latest updates The Kremlin said on Tuesday it was pleased that Hungary’s prime minister-elect, Péter Magyar, appeared open to pragmatic dialogue, as Moscow adopts a wait-and-see approach after the election loss of its closest partner in Europe, Viktor Orbán. “For now, we can note with satisfaction, as far as we understand, his [Magyar’s] willingness to engag...