Russia an ‘unreliable partner', EU warns after Hungary deal revelations (politico.eu)

• EU authorities shift rhetoric on Russia following revelations of Hungarian bilateral pacts.
• Russian influence on domestic Hungarian politics becomes a critical electoral issue.
• Risk of internal EU paralysis regarding cohesive foreign policy.

"The European Union has formally characterized Russia as an 'unreliable partner' following disclosures of undisclosed bilateral agreements between Hungary and Moscow. These revelations have become the central focal point of Hungary’s upcoming election, highlighting deepening fractures within the bloc regarding strategic autonomy and the unified approach to Russian geopolitical influence."