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Hungary
Hungary’s Orbán Eviscerated in European Parliament Debate
“Corrupt,” “Useful Idiot,” “Scam artist,” and “Autocrat” – those were some of the nicer terms some European MPs used to describe Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán, who was just in Brussels.
Oct. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Envoys Approve up to €35 Billion for Ukraine, Bypassing Hungary
The agreement helps bypass Hungary’s refusal to extend the renewal period for the regime holding Russian frozen assets from six to 36 months.
Oct. 10, 2024
Ukraine
Hostile EU Parliament Piles Scorn on Hungary's Defiant Orban
As Putin's closest ally within the EU, Orban's government is at loggerheads with its partners on various issues, from stalling aid for Kyiv to what the bloc sees as weakening the rule of law at home.
Oct. 9, 2024
NATO
OPINION: Orbán and Fico – A Growing Threat to European Unity
As Fico’s rhetoric plays into Putin’s hands while Orban seeks to undermine the EU from within, the stakes are too high for Europe to remain passive.
Oct. 9, 2024
Hungary
OPINION: Hints of Hope in Hungary
In Budapest, the author finds Orbán's regime unexpectedly shaken.
Sept. 30, 2024
Hungary
European Parliamentarians Call for Hungary’s Exclusion from Schengen Zone
70 European MEPs have signed a letter demanding the action after Budapest’s decision to ease visa requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens.
Aug. 5, 2024
Ukraine
EU Rejects Hungary and Slovakia Complaints Regarding Ukraine‘s Sanctions Against Lukoil
The EU Commission Vice President said analysis shows sanctions Kyiv imposed on Lukoil don’t affect transit operations carried out by traders via the Druzhba pipeline – if Lukoil isn’t the owner.
Aug. 2, 2024
Russia
EU Quizzes Hungary Over Risks of Visa Rules for Russians
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month extending Hungary's fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus.
Aug. 2, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Has Viktor Orban Merely Become a Pawn in Putin’s Game?
Hungary’s Prime Minister has recently positioned himself as an unlikely peacemaker between Russia and Ukraine but in doing so is he truly neutral?
July 18, 2024
Putin
EU Lawmakers Slam Orban's Visit to Russia
Orban provoked the ire of fellow European leaders when, just days into Hungary taking the helm of the rotating EU presidency he went to Russia on July 5 to see President Vladimir Putin.
July 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU’s Michel Blasts Orbán As Row Over Hungary’s Diplomatic Push on Ukraine Intensifies
The Council’s legal service told EU envoys last week that Budapest’s actions could constitute a breach of the bloc’s treaties.
July 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘I Don't Really Care What Happens to Ukraine’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 16
Trump picks election denier and Senate opponent of aid to Ukraine as running mate; Zelensky says 25 Patriots would protect entire Nation, now only two; EU leaders snub Orban’s foreign policy summit.
July 16, 2024
US
Hungary’s Orban Details Conversation with Putin, Xi in Confidential Reports
The Hungarian PM relayed messages from Beijing and Moscow, suggesting that the EU “launch a European initiative” peace settlement in Ukraine without US participation.
July 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘It’s Not a Question of If, But When’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 11
Stoltenberg: Ukraine’s path to membership is “irreversible,” F-16s on the way; Biden loses campaign backers by the day; Former Commander-in-Chief reports as Ambassador to UK as EU deals with Orban.
July 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘More Surprise Meetings Shortly’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 9
Orbán sends pro-Kremlin letter to EU promising “dramatic losses on the front line”; Biden – if you “don’t think I should run, run against me”; China asks the world to start direct dialogue with Moscow
July 9, 2024
Hungary
Hungary PM Orban in Beijing on 'Peace mission 3.0'
The unannounced visit comes a day before the NATO summit and follows Orban's surprise trips to Russia and Ukraine in the past week.
July 8, 2024