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Viktor Orbán

Prime Minister of Hungary
Viktor Mihály Orbán was born on May 31, 1963, in Székesfehérvár, Hungarian People's Republic. He received his law degree from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and completed an internship at Pembroke College, Oxford, thanks to a Soros Foundation scholarship. He began his political career as a co-founder of the Fidesz party, later becoming its leader and being elected as a Member of Parliament. He served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1998 to 2002 and has held the position since 2010.
1993
Elected president of the Fidesz party
1998
Became the youngest Prime Minister of Hungary
1999
The country officially joined NATO
1999
University tuition fees were abolished, and universal benefits for mothers were restored
2010
His party won a two-thirds majority in parliament
2010
A flat income tax rate of 16% was introduced
2013
A new package of crisis taxes was introduced, and utility tariffs were ordered to be reduced
2019
The country's birth rate rose to 1.49 children per woman
2022
Was re-elected as Prime Minister of Hungary for the fifth time
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Zelenskyy: Hungarian and Slovak peoples are actually on the side of truth, and their authorities should recognize the truth

President Zelenskyy said that the Hungarian and Slovak people support Ukraine, and their authorities should recognize the truth. He emphasized the importance of European unity and warned against cooperation with Russia.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 10:48 PM • 106021 views
Siberia: Christmas terror is Putin's response to the proposal for a “truce” for the holidays

Russia's massive attack on Ukraine is a response to proposals for a “Christmas truce,” Minister Sibiga said. According to him, the Russian missile also violated the airspace of Moldova and Romania.

War in Ukraine • December 25, 09:50 AM • 18904 views
Orban names two scenarios for ending the war in Ukraine in 2025

The Hungarian prime minister predicts that the war in Ukraine will end in 2025 through peace talks or the destruction of one of the parties. He also criticized the West's spending to support Ukraine and called Putin an “honest partner.

War in Ukraine • December 24, 09:19 AM • 45450 views
Hungary proposes 'cunning plan' to preserve gas transit through Ukraine

Orbán has proposed a scheme under which the gas would be supplied to Ukraine as Hungarian gas, not Russian gas. Hungary is negotiating with both sides to preserve the transit route after 2024.

Economy • December 21, 06:21 PM • 53222 views
Foreign Ministry on Hungary's idea of a “Christmas truce”: there are no realistic proposals

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied the existence of a real “Christmas truce,” calling it a PR stunt by the Hungarian side. Ukraine has repeatedly asked Hungary to stop manipulating the war and Christmas.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 01:25 PM • 21251 views
The EU has changed its approach: “Russia must not win”

For the first time, the European Council officially stated that “Russia must not win” the war against Ukraine. All 27 EU member states agreed on the new wording and called for an immediate increase in military support.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 09:24 AM • 20167 views
Orban wants to wait for Trump before extending EU sanctions against Russia - Bloomberg

Viktor Orban told EU leaders that he was not ready to extend sanctions against Russia until after Trump's inauguration in the United States. At the EU summit, the Hungarian prime minister called on Europeans to “show strategic patience.

War in Ukraine • December 20, 08:44 AM • 22172 views
Zelenskyy: Orban's relations with Putin are too “warm” to put the latter in his place

The Ukrainian president said that Orban's relations with Putin are too “warm” for effective negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that the Hungarian prime minister has no mandate for such talks.

War in Ukraine • December 19, 02:19 PM • 18264 views
No one needs Putin's race: Orban talks about “Christmas truce” again, Zelensky reacts

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban called on Ukraine to respond to the proposal for a “Christmas truce. ” The OP responded that “no one needs a race against Putin” and emphasized the need for real peace.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 04:50 PM • 48466 views
Polish Minister: Hungary will not be able to return to EU norms under Orban

Polish Justice Minister Adam Bodnar said that Hungary has gone too far in deviating from EU norms. Even a change of government in 2026 may not remedy the situation due to deep institutional changes.

Politics • December 18, 03:46 PM • 19438 views
Zelensky mocks Orban's attempts to “put pressure on Putin”

The Ukrainian president criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's intentions to influence Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized the strength of the Ukrainian army and said he would not allow such attempts.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 03:09 PM • 52944 views
Stop immoral manipulations on peace and Christmas: Kyiv reacts sharply to statements of Hungarian officials

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on Hungary to stop manipulating the topic of peace and Christmas, and to refrain from contacts with Russia. The ministry emphasizes that Hungary's actions impede Ukraine's defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 07:36 PM • 26998 views
Trump's team is exploring ways to end the war in Ukraine

Mike Volz, Trump's future national security adviser, has announced that he is looking for ways to end Russia's war against Ukraine. The team is working on options not for a temporary truce, but for a permanent end to the conflict.

War in Ukraine • December 16, 06:46 AM • 17914 views
Trump reacts to Orban's idea of a “Christmas truce” in Ukraine

Future Trump adviser Mike Volz said he was ready to consider Orban's peace proposals for Ukraine. Volz emphasized Trump's desire to end the war, but refused to comment on the details of future policy.

Politics • December 16, 04:37 AM • 105029 views
An unprecedented gesture in diplomacy: Szijjarto says Kyiv refused to hold phone talks with Orban

The Hungarian Foreign Ministry called Kyiv's refusal to allow a phone call between Orban and Zelenskyy an “unprecedented gesture. ” Szijjártó said that Hungary had done more than others to peacefully resolve the conflict.

War in Ukraine • December 15, 12:35 PM • 56821 views
Trump serious about intention to get ceasefire between ukraine and rf on day one - media

Trump's team is actively consulting with Kiev and the Biden administration on a plan to end the war. The details of the plan have not been disclosed yet, but sources confirm the seriousness of the new president's intentions.

Politics • December 13, 07:53 PM • 37698 views
Russian Federation used Orban's statement on “Christmas truce” to strike at Ukrainian energy sector - OP

The Office of the President of Ukraine stated that Orban's proposal for a “Christmas truce” was a PR stunt. The Hungarian prime minister did not have the authority to negotiate, and Russia used this to prepare new attacks.

War in Ukraine • December 13, 04:35 PM • 26823 views
Trump invites Chinese leader to his inauguration

Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to the inauguration ceremony on January 20. According to the State Department, foreign leaders have never before attended a transfer of power ceremony in the United States.

News of the World • December 12, 04:23 AM • 21149 views
Ukraine did not authorize Hungary to do anything: the OP sharply reacted to Orban's statements about the “Christmas truce”

Dmytro Lytvyn reacted to Orban's statements about a “Christmas truce” with Russia. According to him, Ukraine has been negotiating a large-scale prisoner exchange for two weeks.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 07:54 PM • 35996 views
“Hopefully, he won't call Assad as well.” Zelensky reacts to Orban's call to Putin

The President of Ukraine commented on the phone conversation between Orban and Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that talks about the war in Ukraine cannot take place without Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 03:44 PM • 24641 views
Orban announces the most dangerous weeks of the war between Russia and Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban had an hour-long phone conversation with Putin about the situation in Ukraine. He spoke about the “most dangerous weeks of the war” and Hungary's intention to seek a ceasefire through diplomacy.

War in Ukraine • December 11, 02:03 PM • 19162 views
Putin and Orban had a phone conversation: what they discussed about Ukraine

Putin and Orban discussed energy projects and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone conversation. Orban expressed interest in a diplomatic solution to the “Ukrainian crisis.

Politics • December 11, 10:33 AM • 17252 views
Politico has released a ranking of the most influential people in Europe: Yermak is among the “dreamers” and Putin is among the “doers”

Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine, entered Politico's ranking of the most influential people in Europe in the “dreamers” category. Putin was ranked second in the “figures” category with the signature “imperialistic.

War in Ukraine • December 10, 02:48 PM • 21442 views
Orban meets with Trump and Musk in Florida

Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, where Elon Musk and Michael Volz were also present. The Hungarian prime minister, known for his pro-Russian stance, called the meeting “the beginning of the future.

News of the World • December 10, 02:26 AM • 18210 views
Hungarian intelligence secretly followed EU officials: what is known about the scandal

The Hungarian Information Office monitored OLAF representatives during their visits to the country in 2015-2017. Intelligence tapped phones, searched hotel rooms, and copied data from the laptops of European officials.

News of the World • December 6, 11:41 AM • 16683 views
Serbia plans to prepare bomb shelters across the country in case of nuclear war

Serbian President Vujicic announced the urgent arrangement of bomb shelters in case of nuclear war. According to him, the current situation in the world is getting out of control and may lead to a larger conflict.

News of the World • November 30, 09:55 AM • 20266 views
” We are in a difficult situation": Orban was worried about the launch of oreshnik in Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed concern about Russia's launch of the oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missile. He warned of the risk of a World War with nuclear content due to the deployment of these weapons.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 02:45 PM • 22320 views
Orban is excited about the launch of “oreshnik " in Ukraine: he made an emotional statement and reproached the European Parliament

Viktor Orban expressed concern about Russia's launch of the oreshnik ballistic missile. The Hungarian prime minister warned of the risk of a World War with nuclear content if these weapons are deployed.

War in Ukraine • November 29, 02:42 PM • 19624 views
UK signals readiness to detain Netanyahu if he comes - FT

The UK government signals its readiness to execute the ICC warrant for Netanyahu's arrest. Germany and Hungary refuse to execute the warrant.

News of the World • November 23, 10:39 AM • 20270 views
Orban wants to invite Netanyahu to Hungary and promises not to execute arrest warrant

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and guarantees him safety from the ICC warrant. Orban called the ICC's decision “wrong” and promised not to execute it in Hungary.

News of the World • November 22, 09:51 AM • 15405 views