Lavrov added that they will have to examine the actions, not the words, of the new Hungarian leadership. "We will consider concrete actions and are ready to build relations with any party, provided that these relations are based on equality, mutual benefit, and a balance of interests. Everything else is secondary," Lavrov said. He emphasized that he does not wish to comment on what people are saying now in the heat of pre- and post-election debates. "We are ready to build relations with the new government. Everything will depend on how that government understands its national interests," he said. Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a daily briefing for journalists that Russia hopes to continue its "very pragmatic ties" with Hungary's new political leadership. Recall that Orban lost the election yesterday to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years in power. His defeat represents a sharp blow to the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump as well as to Russia.