Media: the U.S. wants to prevent " drift " of Hungary in Russia

Washington is planning a diplomatic offensive against Hungary For that one didn't sell Russia its share capital in the largest Croatian energy organization INA, as regards it as a dangerous drift towards the Russian capital, writes.

in October, the government of America went on the extremely unusual step was subjected to sanctions of several Hungarian bureaucrats and businessmen, despite the fact that Hungary is a member of the European Union and NATO, and refused them entrance to the site the US, accused of bribery, the Agency says.

Despite the fact that U.S. authorities explained these steps growing irritation associated with the policies of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the reason lies not only in this. Washington is extremely concerned about the growing convergence between Hungary and the Kremlin in the field of energy, which could undermine Western efforts to isolate the Russian Federation, says Reuters. In September, Hungary has suspended gas supplies to Ukraine than hindered the attempts of the EU to Express support for Ukraine at the moment when she did not receive Russian gas. Also Budapest said about the intention to build the gas pipeline " South stream ", Despite the objections of the European Union and the United States, indicates Reuters.

Now Washington is extremely concerned that the Hungarian energy Company MOL, 24, 7 percent of the shares possessed by the state, may sell to the Russian side, according to one version, Gazprom, its 49 % stake in the Croatian INA, says Reuters. The purchase of the shares would be granted to Gazprom strategically important foothold in the European Union, which is the main consumer of Russian gas.

In order to prevent such a deal, U.S. senators now conduct dialogues with the Croatian side, writes the Agency.


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