EU Says Hungary Needs to Urgently Clarify Possible Leaks to Russia

The European Commission on Thursday urged the Hungarian government to explain itself on what it said were “extremely concerning” reports about possible leaks of information to Russia.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will raise the issue at leaders level as well, a Commission spokesperson told reporters in Brussels.

“The alleged revelations .. highlight the alarming possibility of a member state’s government coordinating with Russia, thus actively working against the security and the interests of the EU and all its citizens,” she said.

“This is extremely concerning, and it is for the government in question to explain itself as a matter of urgency.” Reuters