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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.''
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
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.