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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
Europe
Europe Reacts to Orban’s Electoral Defeat in Hungary
International responses to the ouster of Hungary’s long-time problematic leader, Orban.
April 13, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Hungarian Election: Ukraine and EU Are Major Winners, Putin and Trump Losers
Orban’s landslide defeat may augur a sea change in the geopolitical landscape. “Illiberal democracy” has been thoroughly rejected in the European nation that served as Putin’s stalking horse.
April 13, 2026
Hungary
Dancing on the Danube as Challenger Magyar Topples Orbán
Victorious Magyar pledges to mend Hungary’s fractured ties with the EU and unite a divided nation.
April 13, 2026
Hungary
After the Earthquake: What Orban’s Defeat Means for Europe
The winner, Peter Magyar, had framed the vote as a historic choice ‘between East and West.
April 13, 2026
Hungary
Orban Loses Hungary Vote to Pro-Europe Newcomer After 16 Years in Power
Magyar’s historic win ends Orbán’s 16-year grip on Hungary, stripping Putin of his closest EU ally and dealing a blow to Europe’s far right.
April 13, 2026
Hungary
Opposition Tisza Party Projected to Secure Landslide Victory as Hungary Polls Close
Following a record-breaking 77.8 percent turnout, polling stations across Hungary have closed, with early data suggesting a historic shift away from Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule.
April 12, 2026
Hungary
Hungary Sees Record 74 Percent Turnout in Historic Election as Polls Near Close
Voter participation has shattered previous records, reaching over 77% in Budapest, as Hungarians decide the fate of Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule.
April 12, 2026
Hungary
Record Voter Turnout Reported in Hungary as Orban Faces Toughest Challenge
Early morning participation hit record highs across Hungary as voters decide the future of Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule amid allegations of vote-buying and intense international scrutiny.
April 12, 2026
Hungary
Parliamentary Election in Hungary: What’s at Stake?
The Hungarian election taking place this Sunday is of major significance for the EU as a whole.
April 11, 2026
Europe
Trump Promises Prosperity for Hungary – but Only if Orbán Wins
Daniel Kelemen says Orbán has made Hungary a “Trojan horse” for Russian influence in the EU – one reason the vote matters far beyond Budapest.
April 11, 2026
Russia
Kremlin Prepares for Orbán Defeat, Plans to Spin Loss as EU Plot
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is expected to be told that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his team themselves are to blame.
April 10, 2026
US
ANALYSIS: US Endorses Orbán Amid Russia Ties Concerns
Despite growing pressure on Orbán domestically, analysts caution that an electoral defeat for Fidesz would not necessarily result in a rapid political shift.
April 10, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Operation Budapest – Moscow Personnel in Brussels
If an EU member uses its position to work in favor of a state waging a war of aggression against its European neighbor, it is betrayal and collaboration with the enemy.
April 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine – Between a Rock and a Hard Place
The Price of Defiance: Vance vents Trump’s fury at Zelensky
April 9, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls Vance’s Visit to Hungary ‘Not Helpful’ Ahead of Election
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized US Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Hungary, while calling for stronger European security cooperation.
April 9, 2026