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Putin
Orban Defies EU by Promising Putin to Keep Buying Russian Oil
It was the Hungarian nationalist’s fourth meeting with Putin since Moscow launched Europe’s worst war since World War II.
Nov. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Orbán to Meet Putin in Moscow for Energy Talks, Russia’s War Diplomacy
The trip underscores Hungary’s unique role inside the EU – combining energy dependence on Russia with attempts to revive diplomatic channels that Western leaders have deliberately shunned.
Nov. 28, 2025
EU
‘Like Trying to Help an Alcoholic’ – Orban Lashes out Again Against Aid for Ukraine
The Hungarian prime minister continues to rail against EU aid for Ukraine, calling Brussels a “war mafia”.
Nov. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Claps Back at Orbán’s Corruption Claims With Viral ‘Zebra Suit’ Meme
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of being run by a “wartime mafia network,” prompting a mocking reply from Ukraine’s foreign ministry.
Nov. 13, 2025
Hungary
ANALYSIS: Hungary’s Next Election May End Orbán’s Rule, But Not His System of Power
A poll in the last week of October showed Magyar’s Tisza party leading Fidesz by roughly 48 to 37%. But even if Orbán loses, the system he built is designed to outlast him.
Nov. 11, 2025
Ukraine
Trump to Orbán: Oil Waiver ‘Very Difficult’ But Under Consideration
The US president met his staunch Hungarian ally to discuss the Ukraine “peace plan” and the US nuclear deal, reinforcing a “populist axis” in Washington.
Nov. 7, 2025
Russia
‘Way Down’ – Trump Hails Drop in Russian Oil Exports Ahead of Orbán Visit
US Treasury Department tightens its grip on Russian revenue by sinking a major asset deal hours before the Hungarian Prime Minister arrives seeking an exemption for Budapest.
Nov. 7, 2025
Europe
Orbán Dismisses Claim That Hungary Owes Ukraine for Protecting Europe
Despite being part of the European Union and NATO, Hungary has maintained cordial relations with Moscow and regularly opposed support for Ukraine and restrictions on Russia.
Nov. 6, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Urged to Use Orbán Visit to Break Ukraine-EU Deadlock
Analysts say the US President must press Hungary’s “outlier” PM on frozen funds and sanctions relief in exchange for lifting the veto on accession to the EU.
Nov. 5, 2025
Hungary
Orban Critic Faces Prison Ahead of Decisive Hungarian Election
Gabor Ivanyi, a Methodist pastor who officiated Viktor Orban’s wedding before becoming an influential opposition voice in Hungary, said on Monday that his prosecution is political.
Nov. 3, 2025
US
How Orbán’s White House Visit will See the Teacher Meet His Most Ambitious Student
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet President Donald Trump next week to talk energy.
Nov. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
Hungary Eyes Anti-Ukraine Bloc With Czechia, Slovakia
Orbán eyes anti-Ukraine bloc in EU. A senior adviser says Hungary plans to team up with Czechia and Slovakia to coordinate opposition to EU support for Kyiv.
Oct. 28, 2025
Hungary
OPINION: Viktor Orbán and the Art of Surrender
As the Hungarian prime minister echoes Kremlin propaganda and calls not for an end to the war but for capitulation, Europe must stand up conscience, resistance, and hope.
Oct. 26, 2025
Putin
Poland Warns It Could Arrest Putin If His Plane Enters Its Airspace Ahead of Trump Summit
The ICC warrant, issued in 2023 for the war crime behind the deportation of Ukrainian children, requires member states, including all EU countries, to arrest Putin if he enters their territory.
Oct. 21, 2025
Zelensky
EU Reportedly Eyes New Accession Rules
European diplomats who spoke anonymously to Politico say that, under the proposal, new member states would not have full voting rights for a period, as Zelensky had predicted earlier in October.
Oct. 21, 2025
Putin
Hungary Says Putin Safe From Arrest During Planned Trump Talks in Budapest
Trump announced this week that he expects to meet Putin in Budapest within two weeks in a new effort to reach a peace deal over Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Oct. 17, 2025