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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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Analysis

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

Russian oil company Lukoil. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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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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Daily review

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

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Latest news Ukraine

Borrell to convene meeting of EU foreign ministers to boycott Hungary summit – Politico

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell is set to organize a competing meeting for foreign ministers, effectively boycotting Hungary's planned summit during its EU presidency.

byMaria Tril

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MEP Hayer criticizes Hungary for Orbán’s visits and calls for sanctions

"It is time to put an end to Viktor Orbán's dishonest presidency in the EU Council," she emphasized.

byOrysia Hrudka

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International

How China derailed Ukraine’s NATO membership invitation at the Washington summit

As Allies meet in Washington, paradoxically, China, not Russia, has become Ukraine's key concern in the Ukraine NATO membership debate.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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European Commission, Baltic PMs question Hungary’s EU presidency role after Moscow meeting

Baltic leaders have strongly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Moscow, calling it a blow to EU unity and trust in Hungary's EU Council presidency.

byMaria Tril

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Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán officially arrives in Moscow

The European Union has explicitly stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban does not represent the bloc during his visit to Moscow.

byMaria Tril

Orbán meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv while Hungarian FM calls Lavrov

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Orbán meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv while Hungarian FM calls Lavrov

The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Budapest initiated the call, where both sides praised their "political dialogue."

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Hungarian PM Orbán offers Zelenskyy to consider ceasefire to speed up peace talks

Hungarian PM Orbán visits Kyiv, suggests ceasefire with Russia to President Zelenskyy. They discuss EU cooperation, Peace Summit participation, bilateral relations, and opening the first Ukrainian school in Hungary.

byYuri Zoria

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (L) and Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán.

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Hungarian PM Orbán arrives in Kyiv

Hungarian PM Orbán makes his first official visit to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy to discuss European peace and bilateral relations.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Hungary wants to redirect its European Peace Facility funds away from Ukraine aid

Hungary's imminent EU Council presidency from July 1 will see intensified communication with Ukraine, but it upholds its position against providing military support through the European Peace Facility, Orbán's advisor says.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Hungary won’t block EU-Ukraine talks despite disagreement

Putin's ally, Hungarian PM Orbán, promises not to block Ukraine's EU accession talks despite criticizing the process and claiming that Ukrainian borders "have not been clarified in practice."

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

EU seeks to sidestep Hungary’s veto in sending Russian frozen assets profits to Ukraine

The EU proposes a legal workaround to use profits from Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine support, circumventing Hungary's opposition, after Budapest abstained from earlier agreement. This could facilitate a $50 billion G7 loan and EU weapons purchases for Ukraine.

byYuri Zoria

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Credit: nato.int

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Latest news Ukraine

NATO aims to prevent Hungary from blocking new scheme to fund Ukrainian army

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg believes that the coordination of assistance to the Ukrainian army by the alliance is possible, despite the position of Hungary on the matter.

byBenjamin Looijen