Péter Szijjártó Seriously Ill
Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the government of outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Péter Szijjártó, is battling a serious illness.
TL;DR
- Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Foreign Minister, is battling a serious illness.
- The illness was diagnosed last year after a preventive examination and required multiple surgeries.
- Szijjártó is under constant medical supervision and is considering its impact on his future political role.
- He emphasized that family, particularly his children, is a major factor in his decision-making.
- Szijjártó finds it offensive to suggest Russia could have compromising material on him or PM Viktor Orbán.
- He denies being pro-Russian or ever passing confidential information to Moscow.
- Hungary condemns the attack on Ukraine but prioritizes ending the war quickly.