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Ukraine
The EU had voted in December to hold talks with Ukraine and Moldova, but needed to decide on a framework for negotiations. That framework was informally agreed upon Friday.
Jun. 15
War in Ukraine
However, Hungary will neither contribute money, send people to Ukraine’s aid, nor permit Hungarian territory to be used to help Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, Orban said.
Jun. 12
Hungary
Hungary’s Prime Minister told Saturday’s “March for Peace” in Budapest that the EU and NATO had “dangerous plans” for Ukraine that would lead to the expansion of the war.
Jun. 2
NATO
Hungary said it cannot trust Rutte “100 percent” and that the post should be taken by someone from Eastern Europe since the Alliance now faces threats from the bloc’s eastern flank.
May. 28
War in Ukraine
Hungary -- the friendliest EU country to Russia -- has repeatedly held up initiatives to aid Ukraine or punish Russia since Moscow's invasion of its neighbour in 2022.
May. 27
Russia
Hungarian journalists, based on internal documents they have obtained, said the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade lied about a 2022 Russian hack report by denying the incidents.
May. 17
Hungary
Earlier this week, the Chinese leader kicked off his trip in France, a visit that was cordial but also highlighted tensions between Beijing and the EU over the war in Ukraine and global trade.
May. 9
Kyiv
Starting today, tickets for the Kyiv–Vienna route can be purchased online with ID verification through Ukraine’s eGovernment portal, with similar measures expected for other international routes.
Mar. 18
Zelensky
Thursday’s phone call that was the first direct communication between Kyiv and Budapest since their Foreign Ministers met in Uzhhorod in late January discussed the way ahead.
Mar. 15
War in Ukraine
Early voting begins in Russian elections; US Ambassador gives Orban a dressing down; Stockholm promises €30 million in ammo; Russia moves westward in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk
Mar. 15
Ukraine
Great Britain, one of Ukraine’s main allies, and Hungary, a strategically important neighbor, have been without ambassadors for over six months.
Mar. 3
NATO
After almost two years of intense negotiations, Budapest’s National Assembly dealt another blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Feb. 27
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 11
Last week, Viktor Orban made his first wartime visit to Kyiv. Just three days later, he met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Jul. 7