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Hungarian Parliament rescinds decision on country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

The Hungarian Parliament voted to cancel the country's withdrawal from the ICC following an initiative by Péter Magyar. The decision was supported by 133 deputies from the Tisza party.

Politics • May 27, 01:17 PM • 3690 views
Szijjártó believes Ukrainians and Europe "were interested" in a change of government in Hungary

The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that foreign special services allegedly coordinated to change the government. In his opinion, Ukraine and the EU had a direct interest in Orbán's defeat.

Politics • April 23, 07:10 PM • 4693 views
Szijjártó reappeared after "disappearing" during Orbán's defeat announcement - Magyar stated he was found at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where sanctions documents are being destroyedPhoto

Minister Szijjártó returned to work after disappearing during Orbán's speech. Péter Magyar announced the beginning of the mass destruction of secret papers at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

News of the World • April 13, 12:50 PM • 4239 views
Hungary betrayed the EU by disclosing information about sanctions negotiations to Russia - French Foreign Minister

The French Foreign Minister called Szijjártó's contacts with Lavrov regarding sanctions a violation of EU solidarity. The European Commission restricted Budapest's access to classified data.

Politics • April 9, 03:04 PM • 3946 views
Szijjártó promised Lavrov documents on Ukraine's accession to the EU - media published new "leaks" of audio recordings of conversations

Recordings of conversations between the Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers regarding negotiations in Brussels have been released. Szijjártó informed the Kremlin about the conditions for Ukraine's accession and national minorities.

Politics • April 8, 05:30 PM • 7696 views
Hungary to agree to buy oil from the US at Orbán-Vance meeting - media

Mol Nyrt. will purchase 500,000 tons of American oil for $500 million. The deal will be announced at Viktor Orbán's meeting with the US Vice President.

News of the World • April 7, 09:57 AM • 10133 views
Szijjártó reacted to the leaked conversations with Lavrov

The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that his position on the phone aligns with his public statements. He emphasized his refusal to impose sanctions against Russia's energy sector.

News of the World • March 31, 09:54 AM • 5365 views
Politico learned 5 ways for the EU to deal with Hungary if Orbán wins again

The EU is developing plans in case Orbán is re-elected, including changing voting rules and financial sanctions. Diplomats call him a Trojan horse.

Politics • March 30, 09:05 AM • 13948 views
Szijjártó admitted to regular calls with Lavrov during EU meetings

The Hungarian Foreign Minister confirmed contacts with his Russian counterpart on energy and security issues. The EU has restricted the exchange of classified data with Hungary due to the risk of leaks to Russia.

News of the World • March 24, 01:15 PM • 5586 views
Orban announced the possible wiretapping of Szijjártó and ordered an investigation

The Hungarian Prime Minister announced foreign interference and ordered an investigation into the details of the incident. Earlier, it became known about a data leak from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in favor of the Kremlin.

Politics • March 23, 04:34 PM • 7574 views
EU excludes Hungary from sensitive talks over fears of 'leaks' to Russia - Politico

The European Union is reducing the exchange of confidential data with Budapest due to the risk of leaks to the Kremlin. EU leaders are moving to meetings in narrow formats.

News of the World • March 23, 06:58 AM • 6660 views
"Pro-Ukrainian propaganda": Hungary responds to article about assassination plot against Orban

The Hungarian government denies WP's claims about Russian special services staging an assassination attempt on Orban. Szijjártó called the information a conspiracy theory and accused Zelenskyy of threatening the prime minister.

Politics • March 22, 04:01 AM • 16610 views
Szijjártó regularly reported to Lavrov during EU meetings - WP

The Hungarian Foreign Minister conveyed details of secret EU discussions to the Kremlin. Russian hackers also had full access to the Hungarian ministry's networks.

Politics • March 21, 06:41 PM • 11973 views
EU made another attempt before the summit to force Orban to unblock €90 billion loan to Ukraine - what is known

António Costa urged Viktor Orbán to fulfill his December commitments regarding the loan. The EU proposes repairing the Druzhba oil pipeline to break the deadlock.

Economy • March 18, 07:35 AM • 36610 views
Hungary accuses Ukraine of blackmail over stance on Russian oil

The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Ukraine and the Baltic states are pressuring Hungary regarding energy supplies. Budapest refuses to buy more expensive oil for the sake of sovereignty.

Politics • March 13, 07:48 PM • 6233 views
Szijjártó accused Ukraine of attacking the infrastructure of "TurkStream"

The Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that Ukraine attacked the gas pipeline infrastructure in Russia. Szijjártó called this and the oil blockade a threat to the country's sovereignty.

Politics • March 12, 12:27 PM • 7207 views
Putin considers stopping gas supplies to the European market "right now" - Russian media

Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to consider the possibility of immediately stopping gas supplies to Europe. This is due to the EU's plans to limit the import of Russian gas.

News of the World • March 4, 06:34 PM • 8587 views
Putin will release two Hungarians, previously mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from captivity. They will leave Russia with Szijjártó - Russian media

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will release two Hungarian citizens, mobilized into the Armed Forces of Ukraine, from captivity. Transcarpathian Hungarians will leave Russia with Szijjártó.

Politics • March 4, 04:47 PM • 8913 views
Hungary will not stop electricity supply to Ukraine - Szijjártó explained the reasons

Hungary does not plan to stop electricity exports to Ukraine due to possible negative consequences for the Hungarian community in Zakarpattia. Halting supplies would hit border regions, said Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

Politics • February 22, 02:27 PM • 12179 views
Hungary confirmed blocking €90 billion from the EU for Ukraine - Szijjártó says, "until oil transit is restored"

Hungary has confirmed blocking a €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, demanding the restoration of oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline. Slovakia also refused to participate in a military loan for Ukraine, accusing it of politically delaying the resumption of supplies.

Politics • February 21, 12:15 PM • 5816 views
Szijjártó responded to Sibizi: Hungary's security is guaranteed by NATO, not Ukraine

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Russia has not attacked any EU country, and Ukraine is only defending itself. He added that the security of Hungary and other EU states is guaranteed by NATO.

Politics • February 18, 01:15 PM • 4128 views
Hungary announced the cessation of diesel supplies to Ukraine, Slovakia threatens with electricity - Media

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced the cessation of diesel fuel supplies to Ukraine. This decision followed the suspension of oil transportation through the Druzhba pipeline.

Economy • February 18, 12:56 PM • 3504 views
Plenković rejected Hungary's request for Russian oil transit through the Croatian pipeline

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković rejected Hungary's and Slovakia's request for Russian oil transit, accusing Budapest of manipulation. Hungary called Croatia an "unreliable transit country" seeking a monopoly.

Politics • February 16, 10:18 PM • 9075 views
Hungary and Slovakia demand Croatia open an alternative route for transit of oil from Russia bypassing Ukraine

Hungary and Slovakia have approached Croatia regarding the transportation of Russian oil via the Adriatic pipeline. This decision is due to the cessation of transit through the Ukrainian branch of the Druzhba oil pipeline after Russian attacks.

Economy • February 15, 09:02 PM • 13648 views
Hungary sues over ban on Russian gas imports

Hungary has filed a lawsuit with the EU Court, demanding the annulment of the RePower regulation, which prohibits the import of Russian energy carriers. The Hungarian government claims that a ban on energy imports is only possible with unanimous sanctions.

Economy • February 2, 03:51 PM • 3936 views
Hungary and Slovakia to sue EU over Russian gas ban - Politico

Hungary and Slovakia will challenge the EU's ban on Russian gas imports in court. The countries state that this contradicts their national interests.

Politics • January 26, 05:30 PM • 4751 views
Orban promises not to let Ukraine into the EU for 100 years: Sybiha's reaction was swift

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha reacted to Viktor Orban's statements about blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU. Sybiha accused Orban of fulfilling "Putin's whim" and compared him to Hungarian politicians during World War II.

Politics • January 24, 02:02 PM • 13111 views
Hungarian Foreign Minister stated that the future of Greenland is not an EU matter

Hungary stated that the future of Greenland is a bilateral issue, not an EU matter. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó refused to support a joint EU statement against Donald Trump.

News of the World • January 19, 06:00 PM • 3624 views
Hungary blocked EU enlargement: Ukraine will not be able to start accession negotiations

Hungary has blocked the European Union's enlargement statement, preventing Ukraine from starting EU accession negotiations. 26 EU member states support Ukraine, but Hungary did not support a positive assessment of its efforts.

Politics • December 17, 02:29 AM • 24096 views
Hungary and Slovakia will challenge the EU's plan to ban Russian gas and oil in the European Court of Justice

Hungary and Slovakia will file a motion with the European Court of Justice to overturn the RePowerEU plan, which provides for a complete ban on imports of Russian gas and oil. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that this step is due to the threat to secure energy supply and rising prices.

Economy • December 7, 09:16 PM • 9648 views