Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban has said that the EU sanctions on Russia have backfired on Europe. He said that the sanctions had driven up the energy prices in Europe.

Addressing the parliament, PM Orban criticised the EU sanctions on Russia and referring to the election in Italy, he said that the governments are falling apart in Europe amid the crisis.

He also said that the government must be prepared for the worst as there is a chance of prolonging the war.