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‘Hungary Will Not Pay!’: Orbán Blasts Zelensky Over Davos Speech
Speaking at Davos on Thursday, Zelensky called the EU “a beautiful but fragmented kaleidoscope of small and middle powers,” unprepared for Russian aggression and other global risks.
Jan. 23, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Gazprom Agrees to Sell Majority Stake in Serbia’s Oil Industry to Hungary’s MOL
The deal to acquire Russia’s majority holding in NIS, which owns Serbia’s sole refinery, is awaiting approval from the US sanctions office. The UAE is in talks to become a minority stakeholder.
Jan. 19, 2026
Russia
Serbia Given Break on Oil Sanctions While Russians Look to Sell Off Refinery Stake
Hungary’s foreign minister said he expects Hungarian oil company MOL and Gazprom Neft to reach an agreement for the purchase of remainder of Russian shares in Serbia’s NIS.
Jan. 19, 2026
Hungary
ANALYSIS: Battleground Budapest: Hungary’s Election Will Expose US, EU And Russia Power Clash
Hungary’s parliamentary election has been set for 12 April 2026, and the governing nationalist Fidesz party has launched its campaign.
Jan. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Orbán Vows No Ukraine Support, Praises Trump’s Venezuela Intervention in Fiery 2026 Address
Orbán will face what may be the stiffest challenge of his 16-year rule in April’s elections, as opposition surges ahead amid economic stagnation, soaring living costs and a high-profile abuse scandal.
Jan. 5, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia and Hungary Weaponizing Minority Rights Against Ukraine, Communities Forum Warns
Participants of a forum in Transcarpathia say Russia is exploiting minority rights to fuel propaganda and divide Ukraine, while Hungary uses the issue to obstruct Kyiv’s EU integration.
Dec. 26, 2025
Hungary
Who’s Paying for Europe’s €90B Loan to Ukraine – and Who Isn’t?
European countries feared that the EU’s plan to use Russia’s frozen assets would put their taxpayers at risk. Instead, all but the three EU member states closest to Russia have taken on joint debt.
Dec. 19, 2025
US
Russia Energy Ally Hungary Signs 5-Year US Gas Supply Agreement
“We are interested in purchasing energy from as many sources and via as many routes as possible, ensuring the lowest prices,” Szijjártó said after the meeting.
Dec. 16, 2025
Hungary Rejects EU Plan to Exclude Ukrainian Men of Military Age From Temporary Protection
Prime Minister Péter Magyar said that even if the EU adopts such a decision, it will not prevent Hungary from granting refugee status to ethnic Hungarians arriving from Ukraine.
July 1, 2026
