European Union security · April 2026

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó offered a European Union document to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in a leaked audio recording, according to multiple reports. The document reportedly pertained to a key EU summit, and the leak has drawn attention to Hungary's ties with Russia amid ongoing tensions. Szijjártó has not commented on the allegations. EU subsidy fraud led to arrests and raids in the Czech Republic, with authorities targeting a network suspected of misusing funds. Russia's foreign intelligence service claimed the EU is exploring ways to create nuclear production capabilities, with officials calling the leadership 'crazy' for seeking to acquire nukes. The EU backed its defence innovators with €115 million under the AGILE program, supporting projects in AI, drones, and quantum technologies. A traveler reported being banned from the EU for six months due to a border officer's error, highlighting procedural issues at entry points.