Hungary will not join the European Union's sanctions against Russian oil and gas, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó said Tuesday, UP reported.

"The Hungarian people cannot pay for this war, so we will not support the imposition of sanctions on gas and oil supplies," Szijjártó said at a news conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Ankara.

"Hungary depends on Russian gas, its deliveries are made in accordance with international agreements," he added.

The minister said that Hungary is in favor of a peaceful settlement of the situation in Ukraine, supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and is ready to accept Ukrainian refugees. At the same time, he added that there will be no arms deliveries to Ukraine through Hungary.

"Our first priority is to ensure Hungary's security. We do not want Hungary to be dragged into a war," Szijjártó said.