
Budapest to Become Central Europe’s Nuclear Hub After Deal with U.S.
The pact includes $20 billion in nuclear projects, new U.S. gas routes, and $700 million in defense cooperation.

The pact includes $20 billion in nuclear projects, new U.S. gas routes, and $700 million in defense cooperation.

The Washington meeting marks a decisive moment for Budapest, combining energy independence with renewed transatlantic partnership.

“Hungary will continue to have the lowest energy prices in Europe,” PM Viktor Orbán said.

The pipeline bombings were intended to pressure Budapest over stalled EU talks. Now Kyiv downplays the risk—while attacking a country supplying nearly half of its imported electricity.

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has questioned why the EU has not upheld its commitment to protect energy security.

“Let’s not forget: a significant part of Ukraine’s electricity comes from Hungary,” FM Szijjártó pointed out.