Viktor Orbán

The United States Agency for Global Media has decided to close Szabad Europa, the Hungarian editorial office of Radio Free Europe, as of November 21, 2025. The reasons for the cessation of operations have not been disclosed, despite previous accusations of excessive criticism of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

The European Commission plans to continue negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU at the working group level, even without the unanimous support of all member states. The Hungarian veto will not affect the overall decision, although the opening of negotiating clusters is currently not possible.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, stated that modern Russia is incapable of compromise because its elites depend on war. He emphasized that only the destruction of the current Russian elite will guarantee peace in Europe.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that there is no threat of a Russian attack on EU or NATO countries. He also criticized the European Union's position on supporting Ukraine, believing that time is working for the Russians.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban publicly criticized the Ukrainian authorities over corruption scandals in the energy sector. Official Kyiv quickly reacted, stating that Ukraine does not need "lectures on corruption" from Orban.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the Russian-American summit in Budapest is being postponed due to a territorial issue, but will still take place. He also mentioned the 2022 Istanbul Agreement, which, according to him, was "sabotaged by the Anglo-Saxons."

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has raised the budget deficit target due to election spending. Additional funding will be raised through bank taxes and foreign currency bond issuance.

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that Hungary's claims about the Janaf pipeline's inability to replace Russian oil are false. He emphasized that Janaf has sufficient capacity to supply all necessary crude oil to Hungarian and Slovak refineries.

The European Union has imposed a ban on Russian oil imports, making exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia for their energy security. Brussels wants to completely abandon Russian energy carriers by the end of 2027.

Romania and Bulgaria are trying to prevent the shutdown of their critical oil refineries as US sanctions against their Russian owners take effect on November 21. Bulgaria is considering nationalizing Lukoil's refinery in Burgas, while Romania views nationalization as a "last resort" for the Petrotel refinery.

The United States granted Hungary a one-year waiver from sanctions for using Russian oil and gas after Prime Minister Orban's meeting with President Trump. Hungary pledged to purchase approximately $600 million worth of liquefied natural gas from the US.

The United States of America and Hungary signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy on November 7. The document provides for negotiations on cooperation in the civilian nuclear industry, including small modular reactors and spent fuel storage.

Donald Trump said he canceled a meeting with Vladimir Putin because Russia does not want to stop. The US President believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened during his presidency.

Donald Trump said that Washington is considering making an exception for Hungary regarding sanctions on Russian oil imports. This is due to the fact that it is difficult for Hungary to obtain oil and gas from other regions due to its landlocked status.

Hungarian oil refiner Mol said it could source most of its oil from non-Russian sources, signaling a shift in tone ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, during his visit to Washington, will try to organize a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which was previously postponed. He will also discuss US sanctions on Russian oil and seeks a visit by Trump to Hungary before the elections.

A bipartisan group of US senators is urging Hungary to stop buying Russian energy ahead of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with US President Donald Trump. American lawmakers expressed concern that Hungary is not reducing its dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

Deputies of "European Solidarity" are preparing for winter holidays abroad. The faction demands that the Cabinet of Ministers lift restrictions on the departure of officials, claiming business trips.

The pro-government media group Indamedia acquired Ringier Hungary, along with the tabloid Blikk, sparking outrage among journalists. This event occurred just months before elections where Viktor Orban's party faces serious competition.

New EU member states may be subject to a "probationary period" of several years, with the possibility of suspending membership or expelling them from the bloc if they deviate from democratic principles.

The European Commission noted Ukraine's "exceptional determination" on its path to the EU, but called for accelerating reforms in the judicial sphere and strengthening anti-corruption measures. The report emphasizes the need to overcome pressure on anti-corruption bodies and ensure their independence.

Viktor Orban will meet with Donald Trump on November 7 in Washington to discuss energy issues. Hungary proposes to deepen cooperation with the US in nuclear energy, recognizing the impossibility of a rapid rejection of Russian oil and gas.

US President Donald Trump denied Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban relief from sanctions against Russian oil. Orban requested an exemption from the sanctions, but Trump did not grant the waiver.

Dmitry Peskov commented on reports of the cancellation of the meeting between Putin and Trump in Budapest on October 31. He urged to "focus on official wordings, not on media assessments."

In October, Petro Poroshenko declared over 55 million hryvnias in income, of which almost 52. 5 million came from the Ministry of Finance of Hungary. This is the return of principal and interest on Hungarian government bonds, as well as over 2.4 million hryvnias in interest from capital withdrawn from Ukraine.

Donald Trump will meet with Viktor Orban on November 8 to discuss the impact of American sanctions on Russian oil, on which Hungary is critically dependent. The meeting will take place in Washington, where ways to protect the Hungarian economy from the consequences of the restrictions will be discussed.

Andrej Babiš, leader of the ANO movement, has agreed on a government coalition with the right-conservative Motoristen party and the anti-European SPD. Babiš previously stated that he would not provide Ukraine with money for weapons from the budget.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is ready for peace talks with Russia, ruling out any territorial concessions. He emphasized that negotiations could take place anywhere except Russia or Belarus.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that a peace treaty on the Russian-Ukrainian war would be signed in Budapest. He believes that peace is only possible with the participation of external forces, and Europe should negotiate with the Russians.

The US is increasing pressure on Hungary to stop importing Russian oil. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump will meet next week to discuss the issue.