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Hungary
Hungary Lawmakers Vote to Stop Orban-Initiated ICC Exit
Pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who won a landslide electoral victory in April, vowed he would reverse the year-long exit process before it takes effect on June 2.
May 27, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Sees Opening for Hungary Reset as Budapest Hardens Tone on Russia
The change in tone follows a political shake-up in Hungary after the election victory of Péter Magyar, whose government has begun distancing itself from the confrontational policies of Viktor Orbán.
May 19, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Hungary’s New Leadership – More Moral Blindness and Manipulation?
Will Budapest’s hypocrisy toward Ukraine and European values and solidarity be continued?
May 2, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Why Does Ukraine’s EU Path Look no Clearer Now that Its Chief Blocker Has Gone?
France and Germany proposed membership without votes or money but Kyiv said no.
May 1, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary’s Magyar Seeks Breakthrough in Brussels on Blocked EU Billions
Hungary’s incoming leader met EU officials in Brussels as he seeks to repair ties and unlock billions in frozen EU funding after years of tensions under Viktor Orbán.
April 29, 2026
Hungary
Péter Magyar Claims Orbán-Linked Oligarchs Are Fleeing Hungary with Billions
Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar urged law enforcement to freeze assets and prevent the departure of influential families as the 16-year Fidesz era draws to a close.
April 26, 2026
Hungary
Viktor Orbán Resigns from Parliament Following Election Defeat
The outgoing Hungarian leader announced he will step down as an MP to focus on reforming his Fidesz party, which recently lost its grip on power after 16 years.
April 26, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Drops Veto on Ukraine Loan
After Ukraine announced that it had repaired the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary has lifted its months-long blockade of a 90-billion-euro loan for Kyiv.
April 24, 2026
Ukraine
EU Ambassadors Poised to Approve €90B Ukraine Loan on Wednesday
EU envoys are expected to decide Wednesday on a major new support package for Kyiv, with Budapest likely to lift its objections if oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline resume in time.
April 21, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Moves to Resume Druzhba Pipeline Oil Flows
Ukraine expects the Druzhba pipeline to resume this week, clearing the way for EU approval of a €90 billion loan.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Could Resume Druzhba Oil Flows by Monday, Orbán Says
The move could end a months-long standoff between Budapest and Kyiv over the pipeline
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine ‘Has Cards’ in Peace Talks, Kyiv Says
Ukraine’s foreign minister also said Ukraine sees a chance to advance EU accession after the setback of pro-Kremlin Hungarian leader Orban in recent elections.
April 17, 2026
Ukraine
Poland Urges EU to Quickly Release €90bn Ukraine Loan after Orbán Ousted
Poland’s Finance Minister Andrzej Domański says Putin cannot be allowed to win Russia’s war against Ukraine.
April 16, 2026
Ukraine
Why Orbán’s Defeat Won’t (Yet) Unblock EU’s €90 billion Ukraine Loan
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Magyar suggested, but didn’t confirm, that he will lift Budapest’s veto on the loan.
April 14, 2026
Putin
Orban’s Loss a ‘Resounding Defeat for Putin,’ Clinton Says
Clinton said Orban’s defeat shows voters will reject one-man rule, warning that unchecked power breeds corruption, oppression and the erosion of democracy.
April 14, 2026
Ukraine
Magyar Says Ukraine Must Decide Its Own Peace Terms, Opposes Fast EU Accession
Magyar also addressed Hungary's continued reliance on Russian energy, signaling that his government would pursue diversification but stop short of a full break with Moscow's supply chains.
April 13, 2026