Trump gives Orbán “complete and total endorsement” ahead of Hungary’s tightest election in years
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine will complete EU negotiation clusters by end of 2026 despite Hungarian blockade
Ukraine will be ready to join the European Union by 2027 after completing all negotiation clusters on legislative alignment by the end of 2026, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Orbán fires back at Zelenskyy’s “slap” comment, doubles down on pro-Kremlin stance
Hungarian PM accuses Ukrainian president of "carefully chosen insults" while repeating calls to lift sanctions on Russia
Hungary breaks EU ranks on Greenland, but rushes to join Trump’s Gaza council
Budapest calls Greenland "not an EU matter" as bloc prepares united response to US pressure.
Orban says Ukraine’s fall would be “disaster” for Hungary, citing energy ties
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Ukraine's collapse would create serious problems for Hungary, a country that supplies 44% of Ukraine's electricity and 58% of its gas, according to statements on his X.
Belgium risks becoming “new Hungary” as it blocks €210 billion Ukraine loan
Diplomats warn Belgium could lose influence in EU decision-making.
EU to “frontload” Ukraine’s membership reforms in Lviv as Hungary blocks formal talks
Western Ukrainian city to host Dec 10-11 summit reviewing reforms, planning next steps while Hungary blocks formal negotiating chapters.
Trump cracks Western sanctions unity with Hungary exemption on Russian oil
Budapest meeting rewards Orban's loyalty with one-year sanctions waiver
Zelenskyy vows to block Russian oil to Hungary — Hungary’s MOL says it can already go 80% non-Russian
Hungary’s top refiner made the claim just hours before Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with US President Donald Trump to seek sanctions relief.
Czech Republic plans to abandon Ukraine after delivering 850,000 shells as Russian intimidation fractures EU unity
The incoming Czech government plans to prioritize "diplomatic efforts" and shift from military to humanitarian aid despite Russia showing no interest in peace negotiations, intensifying attacks throughout 2025, and conducting its first strike on NATO territory in Poland.
Orbán says Hungary will seek exemption from US sanctions that hit Russian giants Rosneft and Lukoil
The Hungarian Prime Minister claims his pipeline‑dependent country deserves a US exemption, citing Germany’s earlier waiver.
Hungary plots anti-Ukraine axis with Slovakia and Czechia within the EU
Pro-Russian Orbán seeks to coordinate with Czechia’s Babiš and Slovakia’s Fico, potentially undermining EU support for Ukraine.
Sandu ties Moldova’s fate to Ukraine despite Hungary blocking both EU paths
President rejects decoupling despite Hungary’s veto blocking both countries
Meet Orbán’s replacement: same Ukraine policy, better PR
Péter Magyar drew massive crowds Thursday challenging Orbán. But he won't back Ukraine's fast-track EU membership or weapons deliveries either.
Romania was too boring for Western allies to watch. Russia wasn’t bored.
Intelligence arrested two saboteurs with thermite devices targeting Bucharest's Nova Post. What they ignored for years mattered more.
Romania could’ve been Ukraine’s biggest ally. Hungary made sure it isn’t.
Romania shares 600 kilometers of border with Ukraine. Budapest decides what it does about the war.
Senate Republicans stall Russian sanctions bill — no vote until after possible Trump-Putin Budapest meeting
Republican leaders pulled back the bill despite previous urgency, citing hopes for a “fruitful” Putin meeting.
EU ministers condemn Putin’s Budapest visit as Hungary vows to welcome ICC fugitive
The choice of venue carries bitter historical irony for Ukraine, where Kyiv surrendered its nuclear arsenal for security promises Moscow now violates.
Bulgaria signals it may welcome Putin’s jet — if it’s headed to Trump in Budapest
Bulgarian FM Georgiev said facilitating talks is more important than blocking a leader wanted for mass deportations of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war.
CNN: Rubio’s expected meeting with Lavrov delayed, casting shadow over Trump–Putin Budapest summit plans
Despite Trump’s calls for a fast-tracked peace process, high-level diplomatic talks between Washington and Moscow have stalled, CNN sources said.