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Hungary’s referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership masks domestic economic troubles, says Ukrainian official

A senior Ukrainian parliamentarian claims Orbán's government is using foreign policy maneuvers to distract Hungarian voters from inflation and economic difficulties, while Polish diplomats work behind the scenes to prevent Budapest from derailing Ukraine's EU integration process.

byOlena Mukhina

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy/ miniszterelnok.hu

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Hungary to keep blocking Ukraine’s EU accession

They claim Ukraine is violating the rights of minorities

byLesia Dubenko

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EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty

Hungary's veto power remains a significant obstacle for future EU decisions on Ukraine, requiring unanimous agreement in upcoming showdowns.

byYuri Zoria

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Hungarian OTP Bank sees 40% profit surge in Russia

The bank increased its Russian business in 2024, boosting profits despite growing pressure on European banks to reduce Moscow ties.

byYuri Zoria

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EP faction proposes to sideline pro-Russian Hungary’s veto power after blocked Ukraine aid

The plan, drafted by Volt MEPs and reported by Politico, comes just days after Hungary vetoed a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine.

byVira Kravchuk

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Spiegel: EU’s € 20 billion Ukraine aid stuck amid Macron-Meloni tensions

Der Spiegel reveals how French-Italian budget constraints and leadership rivalries are delaying the crucial aid, threatening ammunition supplies and European unity.

byYuri Zoria

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EU dismisses FT report on linking Russian gas transit resumption talks to potential Ukraine peace deal

The EU maintains its position on gradually eliminating Russian gas imports while separating energy decisions from peace talk considerations.

byYuri Zoria

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EU officials back plan to restart Russian gas flows as part of Ukraine peace deal – FT

Germany and Hungary lead push to resume Russian gas flows despite opposition from eastern EU states.

byMaria Tril

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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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