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War in Ukraine
‘This Cannot Continue’: Orbán’s Ukraine Loan Block Sets Up EU Showdown
According to Politico, EU capitals are preparing for a reckoning with Budapest once the election is over – setting up a high-stakes test of unity as the bloc scrambles to sustain support for Ukraine.
March 19, 2026
Hungary
JD Vance Eyes Hungary Trip to Support Viktor Orban Ahead of Election
A potential visit by JD Vance to Hungary could bolster Viktor Orban’s reelection bid as he faces a strong challenge from Peter Magyar and escalates anti-Ukraine messaging before the vote.
March 18, 2026
Hungary
EU Backs Calls for Druzhba Pipeline Repairs as Ukraine Accepts Support Offer
Tensions between Kyiv and Hungary and Slovakia have risen over a pipeline outage in Ukraine that supplies both countries — the only EU states still importing Russian oil.
March 18, 2026
Ukraine
EU to Help Reopen Blocked ‘Druzhba’ Pipeline in Ukraine
Landlocked Hungary and Slovakia have accused Ukraine of deliberately delaying reopening the Druzhba pipeline, which Kyiv says was damaged by Russian strikes in January.
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Navigating the Strait of Budapest
EU Tiptoes Around Orban’s Anti-Ukraine Blocking Tactics
March 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Slovakia Formally Pulls Out of Emergency Energy Pact with Ukraine
Ukrenergo said its Slovak counterpart has notified it that the countries’ mutual agreement will end in May, as a dispute over Russian oil that flows through the Druzhba pipeline deepens.
March 16, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Says Ukraine Will Work With Any Hungarian Leader ‘Who Is Not Putin’s Ally’
The President’s remarks come amid a heated political contest in Hungary that could reshape Budapest’s stance toward Ukraine.
Updated: March 15, 2026
Europe
Hungary Set for Pre-Election Showdown amid Foreign Meddling Concerns
Facing an unprecedented challenge to his 16-year-rule, Orban has accused the EU and Ukraine of helping the opposition.
March 15, 2026

