ZAGREB – Tensions between Croatia and Hungary have escalated following remarks made by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who labeled Croatia as an “unreliable transit country.” Croatian Foreign and European Affairs Minister Gordan Grlić Radman expressed his dismay at the statement, describing it as “politically deeply offensive” and not a “friendly gesture.” Szijjarto's comments were based on claims that Croatia has significantly increased oil transit fees and failed to make necessary investments to enhance capacity since the onset of the war in Ukraine