The latest manipulative statements from the leadership of Hungary regarding Ukraine's decision not to extend the transit agreement with the aggressor state, Russia, from 2025 onwards, allegedly having a negative impact on consumer prices, are part of a politically motivated information campaign intended for domestic consumption.

In its statement dated January 1, 2025, the European Commission clearly indicated that Ukraine's previously announced decision did not adversely affect the energy security of EU countries or consumer prices in the European market.

The sole reason for the challenges in the European energy market has always been Russia. For decades, the Kremlin has wielded energy as a weapon, blackmailing European governments and undermining energy security. Since the onset of the full-scale aggression against Ukraine, Russia has posed an existential threat to stability and peace on the European continent. Consequently, the era of Europe’s dependence on Russian energy resources is coming to an end.

The European Commission and European governments are successfully collaborating to diversify supply sources and enhance energy independence. All European countries have found ways to secure their economies and citizens with alternative energy supplies from the United States and the Middle East.

Only two out of twenty-seven EU countries have struggled with this task and are now attempting to pass their problems with the blame on others.

Moreover, in their attempts to maintain dependence on Russia contrary to common sense, they are also effectively obstructing access to the European energy market for resources from the United States and other partners.

If the Hungarian side prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and the United States, it should acknowledge this openly. Ukraine would be ready to fill any vacant space in the EU and NATO if Hungary chooses to vacate it in favor of membership in the CIS or CSTO. However, if Hungary genuinely wishes to contribute to ending the war, it should start by not undermining unity within the EU and instead work to strengthen the energy security and independence of its own country and citizens alongside the rest of Europe and the United States.