Zelenskyy offers Azeri gas to EU as Orbán blackmails Ukraine over Russian transit
Experts have dismissed the proposal to transit Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine as a likely cover for Russian supplies.
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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.
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.
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.
Slovak PM Fico blackmails Ukraine with power cuts over Russian gas transit ban
After Ukraine's transit ban, the pro-Russian Slovak PM has earlier visited Russian President Putin, trying to secure gas supplies.
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.
Morning Russian missile attack hit power facilities in two western Ukraine’s regions
No additional casualties were reported. The massive air attack also damaged a transport company in Odesa and killed 11 cows in Chernihiv Oblast.
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."
Orban talks to Putin for hour, says this is “most dangerous period of war”
Following his meeting with Donald Trump, Orban engages in a phone call with the Russian president.
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.
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.
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.
“Nothing but a windbag.” Zelenskyy dismisses Orbán’s ceasefire calls at Budapest summit
In his first visit to Hungary since Russia's invasion, President Zelenskyy rejected Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's push for an immediate ceasefire, while warning of North Korea's direct involvement in the war.
Zelenskyy to meet all European leaders in Budapest just after Trump’s win
More than 40 European leaders gather in Budapest November 7-8 for their first summit since Trump's victory, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy joining.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.