Szijjarto pointed to discussions with the United States on the lifting of sanctions against the Russian Federation that interfere with the Paks-2 project.

The Hungarian side during negotiations with The United States has raised the issue of lifting American sanctions against Russia, which hinder the implementation of the Paks-2 NPP construction project. This was stated on February 27 by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto at a press conference after a meeting with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi.

According to Szijjarto, the anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the administration of former US President Joe Biden are hindering the implementation of Rosatom's Paks-2 nuclear power plant project, which is very important for Hungary.

"There are several fanatical member states in the EU who are trying to cram nuclear energy into every discussion of the sanctions package. We have opposed this so far and will not allow sanctions against the nuclear industry in Europe in the future," the Hungarian Foreign Minister said.

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Szijjarto said on February 19 that the restrictions are against Russia harm Hungary's economic interests, violate the security of its energy supply, including investments in the nuclear industry, including the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Paksha.

The day before, Hungary She has achieved an exception from sanctions for oil and raw materials of the Russian Federation. Szijjarto stressed that despite the fact that the European Union (EU) sanctions did not justify themselves and caused significant damage to the European economy, Brussels, under pressure from Poland and other countries, adopted a new sanctions package. However, important concessions were provided for Hungary.