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.
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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.
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.
Zelenskyy asks Orbán to facilitate phone call with Trump
A recent diplomatic meeting between Ukrainian and Hungarian leaders may have included an unexpected request for facilitating communication with former U.S. President Donald Trump, sources reveal.
Orbán claims Trump to be immediate Ukraine-Russia “peace broker” if he wins elections
In a report sent to European Council President Charles Michel, Viktor Orbán claims that former US President Donald Trump has "detailed and well-founded plans" to act as a peace broker in the Russo-Ukrainian war after winning a potential election.
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.
Some EU states not to send ministers to presidency meetings in protest at Orban’s Russia trip
A diplomatic protest is unfolding within the EU as six member states decide to boycott ministerial-level meetings during Hungary's presidency term in response to Viktor Orban's recent meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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.
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.
“Peace Mission 3.0”: Hungarian Prime Minister Orban arrives in Beijing
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday, continuing his self-described "peace mission" that has already included stops in Kyiv and Moscow.
Orban promises more “unexpected meetings” after meeting with Putin
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has described his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "extraordinary," highlighting the vast resources under Putin's control.
ISW: Orbán seeks to shift West’s attention from supporting Ukraine to peace talks
The Institute for the Study of War suggests Orbán's recent diplomatic efforts are part of a strategy to shift focus away from military aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine rebukes Orbán’s Moscow visit: “No agreements without us”
Orban's Moscow trip followed his meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv, where he proposed a ceasefire and negotiations with Putin.
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.
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.
Ukraine’s 14 brigades are under-equipped, lacking weapons promised earlier by allies
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy discloses that 14 Ukrainian brigades are under-equipped, lacking promised weapons from allies, which delays potential counteroffensive operations against Russian forces.
Ukraine rejects Orban’s ceasefire proposal during Kyiv talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's suggestion for a ceasefire, maintaining Kyiv's stance against temporary halts in hostilities.
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."
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.
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.