“We rejected the proposal to receive gas through Ukraine, because we must contribute to the energy security of our country,” RIA Novosti quoted Siyarto as saying at the Russian Energy Week.
He stressed that this was the decision of his country.
The minister added that no one has the right to interfere with Hungary's sovereignty.
On October 1, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged not to associate political criticism with energy supplies, stressing that it was necessary for Hungary to conclude an agreement with Russia.