Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BUDAPEST412
2008-04-23 09:27:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Budapest
Cable title:
HUNGARY LOOKS TO EU TO PRESS RUSSIA ON CREEPING
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BUDAPEST 000412
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/NCE MARC NORDBERG
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/18/2018
TAGS: PREL GG RS HU
SUBJECT: HUNGARY LOOKS TO EU TO PRESS RUSSIA ON CREEPING
ANNEXATION
REF: SECSTATE 40673
Classified By: Pol/Econ Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reason 1.4 (b and d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L BUDAPEST 000412
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/NCE MARC NORDBERG
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/18/2018
TAGS: PREL GG RS HU
SUBJECT: HUNGARY LOOKS TO EU TO PRESS RUSSIA ON CREEPING
ANNEXATION
REF: SECSTATE 40673
Classified By: Pol/Econ Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reason 1.4 (b and d)
1. (C) MFA Deputy Russian and Balkans Department Head Istvan
Ijgyarto discussed reftel with PolOff on April 21. Ijgyarto
commented that the recent Russian "mechanism" initiative was
a "two-track" message. First, for the U.S., NATO, and the
EU, Kosovo's declaration of independence has consequences.
Second, the mechanisms provide a tool for Russia to leverage
Georgia into having "second thoughts" about any future
invitation for NATO membership. That said, he stated he did
not believe that the new Presidential instruction is the
start of a certain final separation of the two Georgian
regions.
2. (C) Asked if Hungary would approach Russia on this issue,
Ijgyarto stated that Russia would be dismissive of a
unilateral approach by "small" Hungary. He noted Hungary
supports the efforts of the EU Troika on this issue and is
ready to work within the framework of the EU for further
statements, commenting that the international community needs
to respond firmly in reaction to this Russian initiative.
Closing out the discussion, Ijgyarto said the MFA plans to
open an Embassy in Tbilisi later this year, predicated on
funding and final Parliamentary approval.
FOLEY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/NCE MARC NORDBERG
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/18/2018
TAGS: PREL GG RS HU
SUBJECT: HUNGARY LOOKS TO EU TO PRESS RUSSIA ON CREEPING
ANNEXATION
REF: SECSTATE 40673
Classified By: Pol/Econ Counselor Eric Gaudiosi; reason 1.4 (b and d)
1. (C) MFA Deputy Russian and Balkans Department Head Istvan
Ijgyarto discussed reftel with PolOff on April 21. Ijgyarto
commented that the recent Russian "mechanism" initiative was
a "two-track" message. First, for the U.S., NATO, and the
EU, Kosovo's declaration of independence has consequences.
Second, the mechanisms provide a tool for Russia to leverage
Georgia into having "second thoughts" about any future
invitation for NATO membership. That said, he stated he did
not believe that the new Presidential instruction is the
start of a certain final separation of the two Georgian
regions.
2. (C) Asked if Hungary would approach Russia on this issue,
Ijgyarto stated that Russia would be dismissive of a
unilateral approach by "small" Hungary. He noted Hungary
supports the efforts of the EU Troika on this issue and is
ready to work within the framework of the EU for further
statements, commenting that the international community needs
to respond firmly in reaction to this Russian initiative.
Closing out the discussion, Ijgyarto said the MFA plans to
open an Embassy in Tbilisi later this year, predicated on
funding and final Parliamentary approval.
FOLEY