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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

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New Hungarian law may displace thousands of Ukrainian refugees

Hungary's decision to limit aid to Ukrainian refugees from specific regions may force many to return to Ukraine or face homelessness.

byMaria Tril

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Hungary, Slovakia’s request for EU talks on Ukraine’s Lukoil transit ban turned down

The EU has rejected Hungary and Slovakia's request for discussions on Ukraine's Lukoil transit ban, stating the sanctions do not impact oil transit security via the Druzhba pipeline as long as Lukoil is not the oil's formal owner.

byYuri Zoria

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Lithuania warns of espionage risk from Hungary’s new visa rules for Russian citizens

Citing increased incidents of diversions and sabotage across Europe allegedly linked to Russian espionage, Lithuania raised concerns about Hungary's decision to allow easier entry for Russians and Belarusians into the EU.

byVira Kravchuk

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From guest workers to residents: Hungary opens doors to Russians amid EU security concerns

Hungary began allowing Russian and Belarusian citizens to enter as guest workers without security checks, with the option to bring their families and apply for permanent residency after three years.

byVira Kravchuk

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Polish Foreign Ministry suggests Orbán leave EU and form alliance with Putin

Following Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's accusations of Polish hypocrisy, Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Bartoszewski suggested Hungary leave the EU and ally with Putin.

byYuri Zoria

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Former Ukrainian FM Klimkin says Ukraine’s defense and Western alignment non-negotiable

The ex-minister stressed that drawing of 'red lines' for future negotiations is naive, emphasizing that Ukraine must never compromise on its ability to defend itself.

byOlena Mukhina

How Ukraine's Lukoil Ban Threatens Hungary's Cheap Russian Oil Lifeline

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How Ukraine’s Lukoil ban threatens Hungary’s cheap Russian oil lifeline

Ukraine's recent sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil have sent shockwaves through Central Europe, exposing Hungary's reliance on discounted Russian crude.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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European Commission stalls on Hungary-Slovakia request over Ukraine’s Lukoil sanctions

The European Commission has delayed its decision on Hungary and Slovakia's plea for EU intervention in their dispute over Ukraine's Lukoil sanctions, with both countries, exempt from the EU-wide Russian oil ban. No EU member states reportedly support their position.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Hungarian PM Orbán “appears to be augmenting” Russian info ops

Orbán's "peacekeeping" report supports Russian narratives, urging EU-Russia diplomatic normalization and questioning Western support for Ukraine. He positions himself as a mediator, potentially undermining EU policy on Russian aggression, according to ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine suspended transit of oil from Lukoil

In particular, Slovak oil transportation operator Transpetrol said on Thursday 18 July that deliveries from Lukoil have stopped, but deliveries from other Russian exporters are coming in.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Russo-Ukrainian War, day 874: Czech Republic to produce bullets, rifles for Ukraine

Meanwhile, the UK and several European nations are launching a coordinated effort to target Russia's 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers.

byEuromaidan Press Staff