Viktor Orbán

The Hungarian prime minister refused to express his personal position on Russian aggression, referring to the official position of the EU. He also said that the Ukrainian victory is impossible without direct intervention of Western troops.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban announced a possible veto of EU sanctions against Russia in 6 months if gas transit does not resume. Hungary received guarantees from the EU to resume transit.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas commented on possible obstacles to Ukraine's accession to the EU from Hungary. She emphasized that despite the complexity of decision-making, the EU always reaches consensus.

The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for 6 months after Hungary lifted the “reserve”. Budapest has received guarantees on energy security and negotiations with Ukraine on energy transit, the media reports.

The EU plans to extend sanctions against Russia, and Hungary will stop its resistance to this decision. In exchange, the EU will provide guarantees for the bloc's energy security.

Hungary is ready to give up blocking EU sanctions against Russia in exchange for a statement on energy security. EU diplomats expect a compromise to be reached at today's meeting.

Representatives of Hungary did not sign the joint appeal of the EU countries to not recognize the presidential election in Belarus. Slovakia also refused at first, but then joined the statement.

Turkey is seeking to resume energy negotiations with the EU and become an alternative route for gas supplies. The country could expand the Southern Gas Corridor and connect it to Mediterranean gas.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk says that Orban's blocking of sanctions against Russia will show that he belongs to Putin's “team. ” Orban demands that Ukraine resume gas transit in exchange for supporting the sanctions.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he will not support sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes gas transit. Ukraine stopped transiting Russian gas on January 1, 2025.

The EU is facing a new confrontation over Orban's refusal to sign the extension of sanctions against Russia. The Hungarian prime minister criticizes the sanctions regime and calls for the resumption of relations with Russia without restrictions.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed dissatisfaction with Ukraine's decision to stop gas transit from 2025. He announced Budapest's possible response and spoke against Ukraine's rapid membership in the EU.

Hungarian Prime Minister announces the beginning of a second wave of right-wing political changes in Europe after Trump's rise to power. Orban plans to “occupy” Brussels and lift sanctions against Russia.

A Belgian royal decree dating back to World War II could help preserve frozen Russian assets in the event of a Hungarian veto. Orban threatens to block the extension of EU sanctions, waiting for Trump's position.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated the need to lift sanctions against Russia and expects changes with the arrival of Trump. He also called Ukraine a "serious challenge" for the European economy.

KazMunayGas proposes to buy Bulgaria's only oil refinery from Russia's Lukoil. The deal could strengthen the position of Kazakh oil in Europe and double the company's refining capacity in the region.

Ukraine and Poland signed a memorandum on the establishment of a joint gas hub. It is planned to supply liquefied gas through the port of Świnoujście to Ukrainian underground storage facilities.

The European Commission has announced that Hungary will lose its right to EU assistance due to violations of the rule of law. The country failed to fulfill the requirements for reforms to overcome corruption and conflicts of interest by the end of 2024.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.