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Hungary’s ‘Church Arson’ Claims Echo Russian Disinformation Campaign, Kyiv Warns
Budapest blames Ukraine for a church arson – Kyiv sees Kremlin-style disinfo at play. With a suspect already detained, the focus is on facts, not propaganda.
July 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Cracks Down on Russia With 18th Sanctions Package, Oil Cap Cut to $45
The latest measures were delayed for weeks due to objections from Slovakia and Hungary, both of which are heavily reliant on Russian energy.
July 18, 2025
Ukraine
Berlin Says ‘Nein’ to EU Budget Proposal That Would Send €100B to Kyiv
Kremlin-friendly Slovakia and Hungary were also against the proposal: “Ukraine would get a massive funding boost, while European farmers lose out,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
July 17, 2025
Ukraine
Hungarians Consider Ukraine Almost as Big a Threat as Russia, Survey Shows
A survey cited by Hungarian daily Népszava shows 27% of Hungarians view Ukraine as a threat, just behind Russia at 33%. Analysts link it to pro-Russian government propaganda under Viktor Orbán.
July 14, 2025
Hungary
Hungary Summons Ukraine Envoy Over ‘Forced Conscription’ Death
The Ukrainian Armed Forces said that Sebesteny was a Ukrainian citizen who had been legally mobilized after being found fit for military service.
July 11, 2025
Russia
US Greenlights Rosatom Bid to Build Nuclear Plant in Hungary
Russia’s state energy giant Rosatom is to build two additional units with VVER-1200 reactors for Hungary’s Paks-2 nuclear plant project which lifts sanctions against the company.
June 30, 2025
Hungary
Opposition Mocks Orbán, Calling Him ‘King of European Pride’ After Massive Budapest Parade
Organizers of the event put the number of participants at between 180,000 and 200,000, making it the biggest Pride march the Hungarian capital has seen in the 30 years of the event.
June 30, 2025
Ukraine
‘Ukraine Has Delivered – Now We Must Too,’ EU Chief Says, Backing Membership Talks Despite Hungary’s Block
While most EU members support Kyiv’s bid, Hungary continues to block the formal launch of accession talks.
June 27, 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
