Pavel: Czechia should reassess relations with Hungary over Russia contact revelations

Czechia's president, Petr Pavel, has called on the country to reassess relations with Hungary, and what information it shares with Budapest. He made the comment to Czech Television after revelations of communications between the Hungarian minister of foreign affairs, Peter Szijjarto, and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. Audio released on Tuesday evidently captured Mr. Szijjarto telling Mr. Lavrov he would do his utmost to block EU sanctions against Moscow.

Author: Ian Willoughby