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Hungary drops EU sanctions veto after Trump threatened Russia with tariffs, Polish FM says

Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski credits Trump's hardline stance against Putin for Hungary's decision to support EU sanctions renewal, as Ukraine remains skeptical of Trump's ability to broker peace.

byOlena Mukhina

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FT: EU eyes Belgian king as Hungary threatens to block Russia sanctions renewal

A royal WWII decree is considered a fallback option to retain Russia’s frozen €190 bn in the EU if pro-Russian Budapest vetoes sanctions renewal.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia creates “axis of autocrats” in European states, Spiegel says

Russian influence extends deep into European politics with sophisticated propaganda strategy, while the West underestimates it, a study reveals.

byYuri Zoria

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US Treasury sanctions Hungarian official, straining NATO alliance

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's closest aide and cabinet chief Antal Rogan has been hit with US Treasury sanctions for corruption.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Ukrainian opposition introduces bill to ban Russian oil transit

European Solidarity registered a draft law in the Parliament to terminate Russian oil transit through Ukraine, targeting revenue sources funding military operations.

byYuri Zoria

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Hungary blames Ukraine for EU gas price surge after Russian transit halt

Ukraine’s decision to stop Russian gas transit has led to Hungarian criticism over rising energy prices and potential economic fallout for Central Europe. However, the EU's official data shows no consequences.

byOlena Mukhina

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FT: Orbán’s standoff with Brussels costs Hungary € 1 bn in lost funds, € 19 bn in frozen funds

Hungary permanently loses access to significant EU funding while experiencing an economic recession, prompting the government to seek Asian investments.

byYuri Zoria

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Orban: Hungary is negotiating to preserve Russian gas transit through Ukraine

As Ukraine's gas transit agreement nears its end, Hungary's leader reveals talks to maintain the crucial supply route through ownership restructuring.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine dismisses Orbán’s unauthorized peace initiative with Russia, rejects claims on Christmas ceasefire

While Hungary's Prime Minister claims to have proposed a Christmas ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Kyiv's presidential adviser Dmytro Lytvyn strongly rebukes the unauthorized initiative, emphasizing Ukraine's need for "real peace, not PR stunts."

byOlena Mukhina

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Pro-Moscow Orbán meets Trump, Musk to discuss his Ukraine “peace” initiatives

The Hungarian FM said PM Orbán will continue his "peace" efforts following his meeting with Trump in the US.

byYuri Zoria

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US, Germany “not ready” to invite Ukraine to NATO, alliance source says

Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovakia, under pro-Russian leadership, oppose extending a NATO invitation to Ukraine, the source says.

byYuri Zoria

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Trump sought Russophile Orbán’s advice on Ukraine after winning election, RFE/RL sources say

RFE/RL says the US President-elect has several phone conversations with the Hungarian PM.

byYuri Zoria

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Hungary to deploy air defense in east after US allows Ukraine to strike deep into Russia

Hungary's defense minister has ordered air defense systems deployed near the Ukrainian border in response to expanding weapon deployment capabilities.

byMaria Tril

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Orbán urges EU to rethink sanctions against Russia to lower energy costs

Earlier, Orbán urged a review of a $50 billion aid package to Ukraine and warned that Europe cannot sustain Ukraine’s defense alone if US support wanes.

byOlena Mukhina

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Orbán urges EU to rethink Ukraine aid strategy following Trump’s election victory

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has warned EU leaders that Europe may need a fresh strategy on aid for Ukraine. Orbán expressed doubts over the sustainability of European military and financial support and urged urgent action ahead of this week’s EU summit in Budapest.

byOlena Mukhina

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Ukraine seeks bilateral agreement with pro-Russian Hungary to advance NATO membership

Ukraine is negotiating a comprehensive document with Hungary to address challenges, seek backing for NATO membership, and prevent potential blockades to Zelenskyy's victory strategy.

byYuri Zoria

Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Politico: Hungary flirts with Putin and snubs NATO meeting, situation reaching boiling point

Hungary's balancing act between east and west is raising alarm among NATO allies, with the situation reaching boiling point.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Bloomberg: France and Germany skeptical of plan to override Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid

The European standoff leaves more than €6 billion in military assistance hanging in the balance, as the Russo-Ukrainian War approaches its third year.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Diplomatic dispute erupts between Hungary and Croatia over Ukraine

The Croatian minister noted that his country should support Ukraine, otherwise, it could turn into Serbia and Hungary ''which are now publicly supporting Putin.''

byBenjamin Looijen

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Politico: Seven NATO members oppose immediate membership invitation for Ukraine

US, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain are slow-walking Ukraine's request for the immediate invitation, despite Zelenskyy's insistence on wartime invitation necessity

byYuri Zoria