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Hungary's Finance Minister presented his counterparts with Budapest's priorities during its time at the helm but maintaining the 27-nation bloc's support for Ukraine was noticeably not listed.
Jul. 16
Hungary
Orban has been a vocal supporter of Trump, and last met the 2024 Republican presidential hopeful in March.
Jul. 12
Russia
In the letter, Orban said that he was not speaking for the entire EU during his visits but claimed his aim was to understand the Ukrainian and Russian positions.
Jul. 9
War in Ukraine
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV quoted Xi as saying the "international community should create conditions and provide assistance for the two sides to resume direct dialogue and negotiations".
Jul. 8
Hungary
The unannounced visit comes a day before the NATO summit and follows Orban's surprise trips to Russia and Ukraine in the past week.
Jul. 8
War in Ukraine
Last week, Viktor Orban made his first wartime visit to Kyiv. Just three days later, he met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Jul. 7
Putin
Today, Budapest is a Russian “satellite” and vassal. As of 2024, Budapest relied on Russia for 75 percent of its natural gas, 80 percent of its oil, and 100 percent of its nuclear fuel.
Jul. 6
War in Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed that the European Union's backing for Ukraine would not weaken despite Hungarian Viktor Orban's controversial trip to Moscow on Friday.
Jul. 5
Kyiv
According to the sources, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was expected to join him for the visit.
Jul. 5
War in Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister and current EU Council President Viktor Orbán has visited Ukraine for the first time in more than a decade. Commentators take stock.
Jul. 4
Hungary
All commentaries were published before it emerged on Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán had travelled to Kyiv for a surprise visit.
Jul. 3
War in Ukraine
Orban has not visited Kyiv since Russia invaded in February 2022 and has publicly struck out at Europe’s financial and military aid, temporarily blocking a €50 billion aid package for weeks.
Jul. 2
Zelensky
The Hungarian prime minister is the only EU leader who has continued to maintain close ties with Moscow even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Jul. 2
Hungary
Diplomats are worried about Hungary taking over the EU's six-month rotating presidency, with nationalist leader Viktor Orban constantly at odds with Brussels since he returned to power in 2010.
Jul. 1
War in Ukraine
EU rolls out $1.4B in frozen Russian assets for Kyiv; Zelensky replaces Joint Forces chief; US may send HIMARS, $150M in aid this week; Washington worries Moscow might aid North Korea with missiles.
Jun. 25
Hungary
EU leaders and diplomats have years of bitter experience dealing with Budapest's hard-right government on issues ranging from Ukraine aid to migration and the rule of law.
Jun. 24
Last week, Viktor Orban made his first wartime visit to Kyiv. Just three days later, he met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Jul. 7