Viktor Orbán
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appealed to Donald Trump for help regarding the shelling of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline by Ukrainians. Trump responded that he was "very angry" and advised Orban to talk to Slovakia.
A high-ranking Pentagon official informed allies about the minimal role of the US in Ukraine's security guarantees. European countries are concerned and demand the deployment of American fighter jets in Romania.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticizes the idea of a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in Budapest. He recalled that in 1994, Ukraine had already received guarantees of territorial integrity in Budapest, which were violated by Russia.
A number of countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary, have expressed readiness to organize a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The White House is considering Budapest as the main venue for trilateral negotiations.
The White House is planning a possible trilateral meeting of the US, Russian, and Ukrainian presidents in Budapest. The US Secret Service is preparing for the summit, although the final location may change.
US President Donald Trump called Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to find out why he is blocking Ukraine's EU accession talks. European leaders asked Trump to use his influence on Orban.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico supports Ukraine's accession to the EU, but not to NATO, and believes that without resolving the issue of "territorial changes" it is difficult to achieve peace. He is also skeptical about additional sanctions against Russia and refuses to pay for weapons for Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of attacking the oil pipeline leading to Hungary. The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Andriy Sybiha, reminded that Russia started the war.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban positively assessed the meeting between Trump and Putin, calling the world safer. He believes that cooperation between the largest nuclear powers has been restored.
European leaders aim to prepare Trump for a meeting with Putin, fearing a "dirty deal" on Ukraine. They will hold a virtual summit to set boundaries and discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
The European Commission sees nothing new in Hungary's refusal to sign the statement on supporting Ukraine. It emphasizes the need for EU unity, otherwise Russia will benefit from it.
MP Akos Hadhazy published photos of Viktor Orban's unfinished estate, which features a palm garden and a private zoo. Heated roads and an underground corridor were found on the territory, and the media compares the residence to "Mezhyhirya."
Right-wing populist Andrej Babiš, who is leading in opinion polls, could become the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic. His return threatens to weaken support for Ukraine and strengthen the alliance of Orbán and Fico.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban proposed "strategic" cooperation to Ukraine, believing that Ukraine's membership in the EU would allegedly transfer the war to Europe. He previously stated that he would block Ukraine's accession to the EU and threatened to block the EU budget of 100 billion euros for Ukraine.
Vice Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that blocking Ukraine's accession to the EU is a traditional situation for candidate countries. Ukraine's task is to reach a consensus so that all 27 member states are at least not against accession.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that he does not know what Ukraine is and where it is located. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine published the country's coordinates and its description, provided by the Grok chatbot.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the EU to take action regarding forced mobilization in Ukraine after the death of Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen Jozsef Sebestyen. Hungary claims that the man died due to beatings at the military enlistment office, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called Budapest's statements manipulative.
Hungary summoned the Ukrainian ambassador over the death of a Hungarian citizen in Zakarpattia, who was allegedly beaten by TCC employees. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary stated that the man died from injuries sustained after being detained and beaten with an iron rod.
Hungarian company MOL considers the Odesa-Brody oil pipeline and sea deliveries as the best solution to reduce energy dependence on Russia. The project requires significant investment and political support, given the war in Ukraine.
Vice Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna stated that the start of Ukraine's EU accession talks does not require unanimous support from all 27 member states. Hungary's blocking has pushed the EU to seek legal solutions for continuing European integration.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Kyiv of attempting to influence the upcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. According to him, Ukrainian special services are operating in Hungary with the aim of bringing a pro-Ukrainian government to power.
Support for Ukraine's EU accession in Poland has dropped from 85% to 35% since 2022. Economic concerns and refugee fatigue are influencing sentiment, while Poland's new president prioritizes the issue of the Volyn tragedy.
Budapest hosted its largest LGBTQ+ Pride in 30 years, gathering 200,000 participants despite the Orbán government's ban. The Mayor of Budapest and the Deputy Prime Minister of Spain led the demonstration, while the European Parliament emphasized support for European values.
Budapest is set to host Pride. A record number of participants are expected to protest the Hungarian government's restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that his country stopped Ukraine's accession to the European Union. According to him, Ukraine's membership in the EU would drag Hungary into war and destroy it.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union for more decisive resistance to Russian aggression and increased sanctions pressure. He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine on its path to EU membership.
On June 26, the European Council failed to unanimously approve a statement in support of Ukraine due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's veto. This veto also prevents the start of association negotiations with the EU for Ukraine and Moldova.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that the European Union will open the first cluster of accession talks with Moldova on July 4. This event will take place during the "EU – Moldova" summit in Chisinau, starting with the "Fundamental Values" cluster.
Leaders of 26 EU countries will note the success of Ukraine's reforms on the path to accession/ Hungary is against, citing its "referendum" and alleged integration of the war.
The EU is concerned that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will veto the start of EU accession talks with Ukraine, citing the results of "consultations. " The European Commission is looking for ways to bypass unanimity to resolve this issue.