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Russia
EU’s New Russia Sanctions Stall as Member States Defend Own Interests
Despite Viktor Orbán’s departure from Hungary’s leadership, member states are still struggling to agree on how far to go in pressuring Moscow.
July 22, 2026
Hungary
Hungary's Former PM Szijjártó to Work for Chinese Carmaker BYD
Szijjártó was embroiled in a series of scandals before leaving office over his leaked calls with Moscow that show him leaking Ukraine-related EU briefings to his Russian counterpart.
July 17, 2026
Ukraine
Hungary Lifts Ban on Ukrainian Media to Rebuild Bilateral Relations
The Hungarian government has lifted a 2025 restriction on Ukrainian media outlets, citing the need to provide refugees with native-language information and to normalize diplomatic ties with Kyiv.
June 20, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Bars Orbán From Returning to Power as it Limits Stints for PMs
Hungary’s parliament passed a constitutional overhaul setting strict term limits for prime ministers and reshaping key state institutions.
June 16, 2026
Europe
Hungary’s Ruling Tisza Party Introduces Legislation to Overhaul State Media
Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s government has introduced a bill to restructure state broadcasting, dismantle the MTVA holding, and strip current leadership of their mandates.
June 13, 2026
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