“We understand that the exclusion of Ukraine from the transit scheme was a requirement of the Russian Federation, Hungary accepted this requirement.
This is not in our interest.
We defend our interests, ”the UNIAN Foreign Minister is quoted as saying.
He called on the Hungarian partners "not to unwind emotions", "to act pragmatically", to look for a way out of the crisis that would meet the interests of both Kiev and Budapest.
Kuleba also confirmed an appeal to the European Commission regarding the Hungarian-Russian contract.
Earlier it became known that Gazprom and Hungary signed a contract for the supply of gas until the end of 2036.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that they were surprised and disappointed by the decision of Budapest and intend to apply to the EC.
Later, the head of the Ukrainian GTS Operator, Serhiy Makogon, announced that he expects a significant reduction or complete cessation of gas transit to Hungary through Ukrainian territory.