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Europe
Budapest-Moscow Axis: How Should the EU Respond?
Europe’s media call for decisive action.
March 28, 2026
Ukraine
US Senators Hint at Sanctions Plans for Hungarian Officials Over Ukraine Aid Veto
Despite the bipartisan nature of the planned sanctions bill, US President Donald Trump has openly endorsed the pro-Kremlin Hungarian prime minister ahead of April’s elections.
March 27, 2026
Hungary
EU Skeptical of Major Shift in Budapest – Even if Orbán Loses
Multiple EU officials said they would be happy to see the anti-EU Hungarian leader go – but doubt whether the opposition would drastically change Budapest’s course on core issues.
March 27, 2026
Hungary
‘Kill Orbán’: Kremlin Bot Pushes Violent Disinformation Campaign Before Hungary Vote
Kremlin-backed bots spread false claims ahead of Hungary’s elections, including a fake Deutsche Welle video alleging Ukrainian refugees plotted to kill PM Orbán.
March 27, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Hungary at the Crossroads: Will Orbán’s Betrayal of European Values Finally End?
Hungary’s voters have to decide if they want their country to remain a loyal, constructive member of Europe or a troublesome outcast pandering to hostile forces.
March 26, 2026
Hungary
Trump Reposts Old Endorsement for Orbán Ahead of Hungarian Elections
Ahead of Hungary’s April 12 elections, the US president expressed “complete and unconditional support” for his Hungarian counterpart, as the opposition leads in polls against the incumbent leader.
March 25, 2026
Europe
Right-Wing Leaders Across Europe Back Hungary’s Orbán Ahead of Election
Orbán rallies Europe’s right-wing allies ahead of a tight election, as opposition surges and tensions with Brussels deepen over Ukraine, rule of law, and Russia ties.
March 24, 2026
Ukraine
Orbán, Kobakhidze Praise One Another as ‘Bravest’ Leaders in Europe
At CPAC Hungary, Orbán and Kobakhidze praised one another as the similarities in their messaging on Ukraine and Brussels were hard to miss.
March 24, 2026
Russia
Hungary’s Orban Lashes Out at Claim FM Passes EU Data to Russia
On Saturday, a US media outlet reported that Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto regularly called Russia’s Sergey Lavrov during EU meeting breaks to relay discussions and suggest possible actions.
March 23, 2026
Europe
Moscow Proposed a “Game-changer” Ploy to Secure Orbán’s Reelection.
Russian intelligence suggested staging an assassination attempt on Orbán to influence the election.
March 22, 2026
Zelensky
‘Unacceptable’: Costa Slams Orbán’s Block While Rebuking Zelensky’s Tone at EU Summit
The clash comes as Orbán escalates his fight with the EU over the same €90 billion package for Kyiv. He had earlier backed the loan but is now threatening to veto it.
March 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘This Cannot Continue’: Orbán’s Ukraine Loan Block Sets Up EU Showdown
According to Politico, EU capitals are preparing for a reckoning with Budapest once the election is over – setting up a high-stakes test of unity as the bloc scrambles to sustain support for Ukraine.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
‘No Oil, No Money’: Orban Brings Ukraine Standoff to Brussels
Failure to break the deadlock this week would likely push the €90 billion EU loan to Ukraine back until after the Hungarian vote, regardless of its outcome.
March 19, 2026
Ukraine
Navigating the Strait of Budapest
EU Tiptoes Around Orban’s Anti-Ukraine Blocking Tactics
March 17, 2026
Ukraine
Oschadbank Courier Hospitalized After Hungary Seized $82M Cash Convoy
One of the Ukrainian couriers detained by Hungarians during the seizure of $82 million in cash and gold was hospitalized after what officials described as a brutal interrogation.
March 12, 2026
Energy
Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Attacking TurkStream Infrastructure
Hungary’s foreign minister said an alleged Ukrainian strike on infrastructure linked to the TurkStream pipeline threatens the country’s gas supply.
March 12, 2026