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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

Ukrainian flags on Sofiyivska Ploshcha in Kyiv, illustrative image. Photo: ukrinform.ua

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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

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Politico: EU eyes new Russia sanctions push as Hungary’s presidency nears end

EU sanctions against Russia stalled under Hungary's leadership, Poland aims to revive discussions when it assumes the EU presidency in January.

byYuri Zoria

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Hungary in talks with Gazprom for additional gas supplies in 2025

Hungarian FM Szijjártó revealed the ongoing talks with Gazprom and threatened to veto EU sanctions if its Russian oil exemption is revoked.

byYuri Zoria

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EU proposes voluntary contributions to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine aid

€6.6 billion in military assistance for Ukraine has been blocked by Budapest since May 2023.

byYuri Zoria

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Five Republican senators criticize Orban for friendship with Russia and China

US lawmakers have expressed worry about Hungary's diplomatic course, citing closer relations with Russia and China as key issues.

byMaria Tril

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EU considers $ 46 bn Ukraine loan package without participation of US

Brussels is exploring a unilateral €40bn ($46 bn) loan package for Ukraine, circumventing potential Hungarian objections to a G7 plan involving frozen Russian assets.

byMaria Tril

High levels of the Oder (Odra) river are seen in the village of Chalupki on September 15, 2024 in southern Poland on the border with the Czech Republic. Illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Ukraine offered six European countries assistance in overcoming consequences of floods

Ukraine's offer of rescue assistance signals a growing recognition of the need for international cooperation in the face of intensifying climate-related disasters.

byBenjamin Looijen

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First bilingual school for Ukrainian children opens in Hungary

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba praised the opening of a new Ukrainian school in Budapest as a step towards preserving Ukrainian identity abroad.

byMaria Tril

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Hungary wants Ukraine to stop its counter-incursion into Russia

Hungary's government spokesman Gulyás calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine's Kursk operation, urging both sides to protect what he calls Europe's energy security, implying Russia's gas and oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, and other countries.

byYuri Zoria