Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban Appointed Vice President Of Russia’s Gazprom

MOSCOW — Gazprom announced today that former Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán will join its executive team. Consequently, the company appointed him as the new Vice President for European Strategy. Furthermore, CEO Alexey Miller welcomed Orbán during a formal board meeting in the capital. Orbán previously maintained strong ties with Moscow while serving as the Prime Minister of Hungary. Therefore, this transition into the energy sector aligns with his long-term professional goals. Meanwhile, the board expects his expertise to improve relations with various central European markets. He will now manage international pipelines and trade agreements from the Gazprom headquarters. However, his primary focus involves securing gas supplies for the upcoming winter season. Specifically, the appointment was finalized after several rounds of private discussions last month. Finally, this move strengthens the partnership between the Russian energy giant and its regional allies.