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War in Ukraine
‘It’s Possible Russia Could Do It in the Coming Days’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 12
Kremlin decries Washington’s frozen-asset-backed $20B loan to Ukraine as “banal theft”; Zelensky angered about Orban’s unsanctioned “peace talks” with Putin; US warns of another “Oreshnik” strike.
Dec. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Denies Discussing Christmas Ceasefire with Hungary’s PM Orban
The Ukrainian president pushed back against claims that he had spoken with Orban about ending the conflict after the Hungarian PM claimed Zelensky had rejected a deal.
Dec. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin and Hungary’s Orban Discussed Ukraine Conflict in Call: Kremlin
Putin signals to Hungary’s Orban that he’s in no mood to seek a peace settlement, branding Ukraine’s position as ’destructive.’
Dec. 11, 2024
Hungary
Orban Paves the Way in Europe for Trump’s Plan to Appease Putin on Ukraine
A summit of the European Political Community, held in Budapest, saw an attempt by the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to push through the idea of Ukraine’s defeat at an international forum.
Nov. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Europe Cannot Bear the Burden of the War Alone’ – Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 4
Harris and Trump make final pleas to American voters, Hungarian PM Orban chimes in; Russian onslaught in East continues amid drone attacks nationally; and pro-EU Maia Sandu wins re-election in Moldova
Nov. 4, 2024
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