European security is impossible without engaging Russia, Hungarian minister tells Euronews

The European Union must engage Russia if it is to build a "sustainable security architecture", Hungary’s minister for EU affairs, János Bóka, said on Wednesday in an interview with Euronews.

"If we are willing to build a sustainable security architecture for decades to come, somehow, the relationship between Europe and Russia needs to be devised," Bóka said.

"We, just like all member states of the European Union, believe that we need to fully support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," he added. "I think this is beyond question, but I also believe that a sustainable security architecture is not possible without engaging Russia through diplomatic channels."