Orbán Accuses Zelensky of ‘Blackmail’ Over EU Entry

Tensions rise between Ukraine and Hungary after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to “blackmail” his country into the EU. The rift leaves Budapest increasingly isolated in Europe, especially as Slovakia resumes military aid to Ukraine. 

The EU is debating the Russian diplomats’ freedom of travel within the bloc. Europeans are concerned that uncontrolled trips to other member states are helping Kremlin representatives spread war propaganda. 

The Polish government wants to introduce changes to the citizenship process. The push comes as a response to a presidential initiative from last week. Warsaw aims for future citizens to not only reside and pay taxes in Poland but also to pass a citizenship test on the country’s history and culture.