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Ukraine
OPINION: Drone Wall in Action, Blasts and Bombs, Dead Deals, Estonia and Some Humor
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
April 29, 2025
Ukraine
EU Considers ‘Plan B’ to Bypass Budapest’s Veto on Moscow Sanctions
A number of European officials have hinted at seeking alternatives to bypass Hungary’s constant vetoes against the bloc’s sanctions on Moscow.
April 15, 2025
Ukraine
Emboldened by Trump, Hungary Ups Anti-Kyiv Disinfo: Researcher
Orban and his allies have long used the same “hostile narratives” against the West and Ukraine as Russia, but Trump’s victory has emboldened the rhetoric
March 7, 2025
Hungary
Orbán Announces Poll on Ukraine’s EU Accession – With a Catch
Or likely more than one catch, according to local media that cited so-called national consultations the Hungarian government has organized before.
March 7, 2025
Orban
Hungary’s Orban to Meet Macron Ahead of EU Summit
Orban accused European leaders, who met in London over the weekend to rally around Kyiv’s defense, of having decided “that the war in Ukraine must continue.”
March 4, 2025
Russia
Orban Urges EU to Engage Direct Peace Talks With Russia
Orban urges EU to negotiate with Russia, clashing with bloc’s Ukraine policy ahead of crucial Brussels summit.
March 1, 2025
Trump
OPINION: Orbán Wants his Trump Back – But the Honeymoon Might be Over
Alexandra Brzozowski’s opinion piece for Euractiv on Jan 31, 2025, arguing that this may not be the Donald J. Trump Viktor Orbán signed up for.
Feb. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Hungary Threatens to Derail Russia Sanctions in Ukraine Over Gas Row
Orban blames Ukraine – which is defending itself from an ongoing Russian invasion – for hurting Hungary’s economy
Jan. 24, 2025
Hungary
Orban Slams Ukraine’s ‘Hostile’ Statements, Threatens ‘Countermeasures’
The nationalist leader, one of US President Donald Trump’s and Moscow’s closest partners in the European Union, blasted Kyiv for its decision to halt Russian gas transit to Central Europe.
Jan. 22, 2025
Hungary
Orban Plans to Block EU Sanctions on Russia Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The EU currently has 15 packages of sanctions against Russia, which must be unanimously renewed every six months by all 27 member states.
Dec. 20, 2024
Zelensky
Zelensky Slams Orban Offer to ‘Mediate’ Talks With Russia
Zelensky said that Hungary lacks leverage over Moscow
Dec. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘It’s Possible Russia Could Do It in the Coming Days’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 12
Kremlin decries Washington’s frozen-asset-backed $20B loan to Ukraine as “banal theft”; Zelensky angered about Orban’s unsanctioned “peace talks” with Putin; US warns of another “Oreshnik” strike.
Dec. 12, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Denies Discussing Christmas Ceasefire with Hungary’s PM Orban
The Ukrainian president pushed back against claims that he had spoken with Orban about ending the conflict after the Hungarian PM claimed Zelensky had rejected a deal.
Dec. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin and Hungary’s Orban Discussed Ukraine Conflict in Call: Kremlin
Putin signals to Hungary’s Orban that he’s in no mood to seek a peace settlement, branding Ukraine’s position as ’destructive.’
Dec. 11, 2024
Hungary
Orban Paves the Way in Europe for Trump’s Plan to Appease Putin on Ukraine
A summit of the European Political Community, held in Budapest, saw an attempt by the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to push through the idea of Ukraine’s defeat at an international forum.
Nov. 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Europe Cannot Bear the Burden of the War Alone’ – Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 4
Harris and Trump make final pleas to American voters, Hungarian PM Orban chimes in; Russian onslaught in East continues amid drone attacks nationally; and pro-EU Maia Sandu wins re-election in Moldova
Nov. 4, 2024