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War in Ukraine
‘Dangerously Unhinged Messaging’ – War in Ukraine Update for March 15
Early voting begins in Russian elections; US Ambassador gives Orban a dressing down; Stockholm promises €30 million in ammo; Russia moves westward in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk
March 15, 2024
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Has Ukraine Not Had Ambassadors in Key Countries for Months?
Great Britain, one of Ukraine’s main allies, and Hungary, a strategically important neighbor, have been without ambassadors for over six months.
March 3, 2024
NATO
Hungary’s Parliament Overwhelmingly Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership
After almost two years of intense negotiations, Budapest’s National Assembly dealt another blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Feb. 27, 2024
NATO
Hungary’s leader on Ukraine, NATO, Russia
Orbán suggests Ukraine serve as buffer zone between West, Russia
Feb. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: February 11, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 11, 2024
Ukraine
Eurotopics: Hungary Yields - EU summit Agrees Aid for Ukraine
A selection of what European papers are saying.
Feb. 3, 2024
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Today’s Big EU Summit Is a Massive Deal
Death threats, €50 billion in aid, a minority rights argument, and a showdown between Hungary and the EU mean a lot is at stake on Thursday in Brussels.
Feb. 1, 2024
Ukraine
‘Blackmail!’ – Standoff Between Hungary and EU Partners Escalates Ahead of Ukraine Aid Summit
Budapest said that it had submitted a new “compromise” proposal in preparation for the summit on Thursday.
Jan. 30, 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
