Viktor Orbán

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recalls a brief meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Argentina.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban opposes Ukraine's accession to NATO to avoid a war with Russia, emphasizing that Hungary should not be obliged to send troops.

Zelenskyy said he has never discussed a ceasefire or a dialogue with Putin with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban. He considers some aspects of Orban's policies unfriendly, but hopes for a diplomatic solution.

Ukraine's armed forces are scaling back some combat operations due to a lack of Western aid and an acute shortage of artillery shells.

Ukraine expects to receive financial assistance from the EU as part of the EU's multi-annual budget, and negotiations on the first tranche may be finalized at the EU summit in January.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba emphasizes the need to increase arms production and strengthen military cooperation with allies in response to Russia's war.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba praised Chancellor Scholz for his actions at the EU summit, which contributed to a positive vote for Ukraine. Scholz asked the Hungarian prime minister to leave the room, which allowed the discussion of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations to continue.

Lithuanian MEP Rasa Juknevičienė called on the EU to consider stripping Hungary of its voting rights, accusing Prime Minister Viktor Orban of undermining the EU in favor of Russia.

The G7 discusses using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine as traditional aid channels face problems in the US and Europe.

According to the French president, the Hungarian prime minister should show respect for the EU and not try to take it "hostage. " However, Orban has already announced further plans to negotiate with Brussels for funding for Ukraine.

Dutch Prime Minister assures that Ukraine will not be left without money amid Hungary's blocking of a €50 billion package as the EU plans to resume aid talks in January.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte sees Hungary's position as a "starting point".

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocks Ukraine's EU accession talks, proposing to postpone them.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who returned to Brussels for the EU summit, prioritizes European unity and support for Ukraine.

European Council President Charles Michel calls on the EU to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros and open accession talks, emphasizing the need for collective strength and determination.

The European Commission intends to allocate 10 billion euros of EU funds to Hungary after the country has implemented the necessary judicial reform. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to oppose negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban will meet with President Macron in Paris to discuss EU issues, potentially questioning Ukraine's EU membership application and financial aid plans due to his ties to Moscow and tactical bargaining for more EU funding.

Charles Michel to return early from China amid Viktor Orban's threats to disrupt EU summit to discuss Ukraine; Orban opposes EU consensus on Ukraine's accession talks.

The European Commission disagrees with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's view that the proposal to start negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership is "unreasonable", reaffirming its support for Ukraine's progress and looking forward to the decision of member states at the upcoming summit.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy won the Politico "Dreamers" category, with Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny coming in second. Zelenskyy was praised for inspiring Ukrainians to resist and bringing the country closer to EU and NATO membership.

European Council President Charles Michel is in Budapest to discuss preparations for the EU summit with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, amid Orban's threats to block important EU decisions on Ukraine.