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War in Ukraine
'Fasten Your Seat Belts' - Budapest Announces Unexpected Meetings, Says 'Peace Mission Intensifies'
Last week, Viktor Orban made his first wartime visit to Kyiv. Just three days later, he met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
July 7, 2024
NATO
WORLD BRIEFING: July 7, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
July 7, 2024
Putin
OPINION: Putin’s Hungarian
Today, Budapest is a Russian “satellite” and vassal. As of 2024, Budapest relied on Russia for 75 percent of its natural gas, 80 percent of its oil, and 100 percent of its nuclear fuel.
July 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kyiv, Allies Slam Orban for Ukraine Talks With Putin
The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's rotating presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline “the position of European partners” on Ukraine.
July 6, 2024
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2024
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on July 5, 2024
July 6, 2024
Hungary
Eurotopics: How Will Hungary Handle its EU Council Presidency?
All commentaries were published before it emerged on Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit.
July 3, 2024
Zelensky
Viktor Orban Arrives in Kyiv on First Wartime Visit to Ukraine, Meets Zelensky
The Hungarian prime minister is the only EU leader who has continued to maintain close ties with Moscow even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
July 2, 2024
EU
Hungary's 'Illiberal' Orban Takes Helm of EU Presidency
Once a fiery law student who called for the withdrawal of Soviet troops, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has had a major shift in political orientation over his three decades in politics.
June 29, 2024
Hungary
Orbán Says West’s Plans for Ukraine Are Dangerous and Will Lead to Escalation
Hungary’s Prime Minister told Saturday’s “March for Peace” in Budapest that the EU and NATO had “dangerous plans” for Ukraine that would lead to the expansion of the war.
June 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
Charm Offensive Complete, EU Leaders Lash Out at Orban
Hungary’s prime minister got what he wanted from Brussels, and now ‘Orban fatigue’ has set in.
Feb. 2, 2024
Zelensky
Ukrainian and Hungarian Representatives to Meet to Arrange Leaders’ Summit
Negotiations are underway to organize a meeting in Ukraine, between senior Ukrainian and Hungarian advisors as a prelude to a “clear the air” summit between the two nations’ leadership.
Jan. 22, 2024