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Hungary
‘Completely Scandalous’ – Vance Blasts Zelensky’s Old Remarks After Orban Rally
During his campaign trip for the Hungarian prime minister, the US vice president recalled a remark by President Volodymyr Zelensky during March’s EU aid spat with Budapest, calling it “preposterous.”
April 8, 2026
War in Ukraine
Vance Calls Ukraine War ‘Hardest to Solve,’ Slams Europe, Praises Orbán
US Vice President criticized European leaders, and praised Hungary’s Viktor Orbán while citing “progress” in talks.
April 8, 2026
Hungary
Hungary: End of the Orbán Era?
Hungary enters a crucial election week with Péter Magyar’s opposition leading Viktor Orbán’s long-ruling Fidesz, as Europe watches for wider political fallout.
April 8, 2026
Ukraine
Serbia Rejects Orbán’s Claims Against Ukraine | Bohdan Nahaylo
Orbán faces backlash over claims Ukraine plotted to blow up a Serbian pipeline, after Belgrade dismissed any Ukrainian involvement.
April 7, 2026
US
US Vice President Vance Touches Down in Budapest in Support of Orban
Vance is scheduled to meet with Orban and also deliver a speech on “the rich partnership between the United States and Hungary.”
Updated: April 7, 2026
Ukraine
No Evidence, but Orbán Hints at Ukraine Over TurkStream Scare Ahead of April 12 Vote
Orbán suggested Ukraine could be behind a TurkStream pipeline scare despite no evidence, adding a fresh political twist to Hungary’s campaign days before the April 12 vote.
April 7, 2026
Hungary
Record Numbers of Hungarians Abroad Register for April 12 Election
Record numbers of Hungarians abroad have registered for the April 12 election, a surge seen as a potential boost for the opposition Tisza party against Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz.
April 4, 2026
Hungary
Hungary’s Opposition Surfs Grassroots Wave Ahead of Key Election
Orban, who has criticised neighbouring Ukraine and acted as a spoiler at many EU summits, has long counted on his media dominance to promote his platform.
April 3, 2026
Zelensky
Fico Backs Orban in Clash With Kyiv and Brussels
Hungary and Slovakia, whose leaders have kept closer ties – verging on alliance – with Moscow than most EU governments, blame Kyiv for the Druzhba pipeline outage.
April 2, 2026
Ukraine
Orban Fuels Anti-Ukraine Mood Ahead of Hungarian Vote
Orbán’s campaign paints Ukraine as a threat using AI fakes and disinformation, as analysts warn of possible Russian influence ahead of Hungary’s pivotal April 12 vote.
April 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
Anti-Europe and Ukraine Orban Seeks Re-Election with the Help of Russia
Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
April 1, 2026
EU
‘Orbán Left EU Long Ago’ Tusk Says Amid Reports Hungary Took Orders from Kremlin
Despite being a member of the NATO and the EU, Hungary has maintained cordial relations with the Kremlin and continues to rely on Russian energy even as Moscow carries on its war in Ukraine.
April 1, 2026
Russia
‘I Am Always at Your Disposal’ – Hungary's Szijjártó Heard Promising Russia’s Lavrov to Delist Sanctioned Oligarchs
In multiple leaked calls, the Hungarian foreign minister was heard promising his Russian counterpart and other Kremlin elites to work alongside Slovakia to fight EU sanctions.
March 31, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Rejects Salary Freeze Reports, Orbán Scorned as ‘Putin Ally’ Over Blocked EU Loan
Zelensky says Ukraine is still paying troops and state workers despite Hungary blocking a major EU loan, as critics accuse Orbán of aiding Moscow’s agenda.
March 31, 2026
Europe
EU Weighs ‘Gloves Off’ Options If Orbán Wins Again
Brussels is quietly mapping out ways to curb the influence of Hungary’s Orbán if he secures another term, with diplomats floating options from rule changes to financial pressure – even expulsion.
March 30, 2026
Europe
Budapest-Moscow Axis: How Should the EU Respond?
Europe’s media call for decisive action.
March 28, 2026