Kremlin tells Hungary: Act with us in Ukraine — for the “compatriots”
Russian FM Lavrov proposes “uniting efforts” over minorities — the same pretext used for full-scale invasion.
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Russian FM calls for Moscow–Budapest alliance, potentially setting stage for destabilization of Ukraine’s Zakarpattia Oblast
Lavrov signals possible joint action as Kremlin rhetoric returns to its 2014 invasion script.
Germany asked to “lead Europe” and persuade Hungary on Russia sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says European unity is at stake as Hungary and Slovakia resist.
Ukraine has done its part for accession talks start, now it’s EU’s turn, Leyen says
Hungary alone holds up talks despite Kyiv's compliance and Brussels’ green light.
Hungary and Slovakia block new EU sanctions against Russia, Szijjártó says
Budapest’s justification for vetoing the sanctions is its desire to keep buying Russian oil. The FM also pledged to block all EU aid for Ukraine.
Vilnius summit sends clear message — Ukraine’s NATO path is irreversible despite Russian ultimatums
At the summit, Zelenskyy briefs world leaders on a drone op straight out of a spy thriller.
Who is dancing and where if journalism is dead? Trump and Orbán know
When journalism dies, propaganda doesn’t mourn—it gets to work. At the Lviv Media Forum, experts showed how Trump and Orbán turned media into their loudest ally.
Hungary and Slovakia expand Russian fuel use while EU cuts imports
New findings show both countries increasing reliance on oil, gas, and nuclear fuel from Russia despite available alternatives.
Media: Leaked memo shows Trump-era US pulled out of EU sanctions plan
Top European envoys warn of major risks if unity continues to collapse.
Merz: Hungary and Slovakia could lose EU funds over pro-Russia stance
EU won’t tolerate Hungary and Slovakia blocking Russia sanctions, the German Chancellor says.
Orban convenes Hungarian Defence Council over “unprecedented operation by Ukraine’s special services”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the opposition Tisza party of participating in a Ukrainian intelligence operation aimed at preventing an EU membership referendum.
Budapest halts talks with Kyiv amid Hungarian spy scandal
Budapest postponed 12 May Uzhhorod consultations after a Hungarian spy network was exposed in Zakarpattia, triggering mutual diplomatic expulsions.
Hungarian journalist has revealed details of Budapest’s spying on Ukraine: It started several years ago
Hungarian intelligence services have been focusing their espionage efforts on Ukraine rather than Russia for years, according to journalist Szabolcs Panyi who cited NATO security officials.
WP: Putin’s Russia will never stop threatening West, says expert after Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Despite years of sanctions, two dozen world leaders attended Russia's Victory Day parade, allowing Putin to exploit divisions between Trump's America and Europe.
For the first time, SBU exposes Hungarian intelligence agents who were spying against Ukraine
Ukrainian counterintelligence detained two people in Zakarpattia who allegedly collected military intelligence for Hungary, including how locals might react to Hungarian troops entering the region.
Szijjártó says Kyiv must accept Budapest blocking Ukraine’s EU accession, Zelenskyy says most Hungarians support Ukraine
Hungary’s Orbán-backed referendum on Ukraine’s EU future began mid-April and will last through May.
Kos: EU seeks to convince Hungary to lift veto on Ukraine’s EU accession talks
The EU enlargement commissioner noted that Ukraine had fulfilled the required conditions. Budapest demands the restoration of legislation granting de facto privileges to the Hungarian minority.
EU considers stripping Hungary of voting rights over Ukraine obstruction
Hungary launched an anti-EU campaign featuring Zelenskyy and EU leaders, vetoes Ukraine military aid, blocks declarations, and spreads disinformation about Ukrainian migrants.
Orban’s government urges Hungarians to vote against Ukraine in survey on support for Ukraine’s EU membership
Hungarian citizens will vote on Ukraine's EU membership after receiving government letters claiming the accession would cost families "hundreds of thousands of forints annually."
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.