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Hungary
Eurotopics: How Will Hungary Handle its EU Council Presidency?
All commentaries were published before it emerged on Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit.
July 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
Orban in Kyiv Calls For Ceasefire in Ukraine, Zelensky Tells Him Ukraine Needs a 'Just Peace'
Orban has not visited Kyiv since Russia invaded in February 2022 and has publicly struck out at Europe’s financial and military aid, temporarily blocking a €50 billion aid package for weeks.
July 2, 2024
Zelensky
Viktor Orban Arrives in Kyiv on First Wartime Visit to Ukraine, Meets Zelensky
The Hungarian prime minister is the only EU leader who has continued to maintain close ties with Moscow even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
July 2, 2024
Hungary
Tussles With Brussels Overshadow Hungary EU Presidency
Diplomats are worried about Hungary taking over the EU's six-month rotating presidency, with nationalist leader Viktor Orban constantly at odds with Brussels since he returned to power in 2010.
July 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘This Is a Clear Red Line’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 25
EU rolls out $1.4B in frozen Russian assets for Kyiv; Zelensky replaces Joint Forces chief; US may send HIMARS, $150M in aid this week; Washington worries Moscow might aid North Korea with missiles.
June 25, 2024
Hungary
Will Hungary Hijack The EU During Its Presidency?
EU leaders and diplomats have years of bitter experience dealing with Budapest's hard-right government on issues ranging from Ukraine aid to migration and the rule of law.
June 24, 2024
Ukraine
EU Agrees ‘In Principle’ to Start of Accession Talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The EU had voted in December to hold talks with Ukraine and Moldova, but needed to decide on a framework for negotiations. That framework was informally agreed upon Friday.
June 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
NATO, Hungary Agree Orban ‘Will Not Block’ Greater Ukraine Support
However, Hungary will neither contribute money, send people to Ukraine’s aid, nor permit Hungarian territory to be used to help Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, Orban said.
June 12, 2024
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
