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Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha announced Kyiv's readiness for contacts with Budapest. The statement came amid a change in political leadership in Hungary and discussions about future Ukrainian-Hungarian relations.
The US Vice President stated that Orbán "protected" American companies from Brussels. Vance also noted the Prime Minister's role in resolving the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The US Vice President returned without results after 21 hours of negotiations with Tehran. His support for Orbán in Hungary also did not help the ally.
Orbán's defeat in the elections offers hope for unblocking the EU loan, but bureaucracy will delay payments. Slovakia may also "intercept the veto" over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Brussels expects reforms and support for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine from the new Hungarian government. To receive the funds, Budapest must fulfill 27 EU conditions.
Hungary's next leader will not hinder funding for Ukraine after Orbán's resignation. Budapest will only maintain its refusal to participate in the loan itself.
Péter Magyar and the Tisza party won the elections, promising a return to the EU. The new leader does not support weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine but will become a pragmatic partner for Kyiv.
Péter Magyar's opposition Tisza Party won 138 seats in the Hungarian parliament. Orbán conceded defeat amidst celebrations by opposition supporters in Budapest.
Tisza party leader Péter Magyar announced victory over the regime and demanded the creation of a transitional government. The EU has already congratulated the opposition leader on his election success.
In Budapest, supporters of 'Tisza' are already celebrating victory. At the Fidesz headquarters, there is silence and anxious anticipation.
By 5:00 PM, over 5. 5 million citizens had cast their votes, an all-time high. The main contest is between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar.
By 3:00 PM, 66. 01% of voters had cast their ballots, an all-time high. The main struggle is between the parties of Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar.
Orban's party claims audio recording of vote buying disguised as aid. Parliamentary elections are underway in Hungary with record high turnout.
Parliamentary elections in Hungary recorded a turnout of 16. 89% in the first hours of voting. Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar have already visited polling stations.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and the President of Serbia expressed their support for Viktor Orbán during the vote. The politicians noted his contribution to the protection of sovereignty.
On the eve of parliamentary elections, supporters of Orbán and Magyar took to the streets of Budapest. The opposition demands change, while the prime minister calls for stability.
The CPD has uncovered a staged video where unknown individuals in uniform discuss riots in Hungary. The provocation aims to discredit Ukraine and interfere with elections.
Andrew Pazder stated that there was no US interference in the Hungarian elections. This happened after J.D. Vance's visit to Budapest and meeting with Viktor Orbán.
The Hungarian Prime Minister called friendly communication with Putin a common formula and denied wiretapping opponents. He hopes that the special services are looking for the source of the recording leak.
Berlin rejected the US Vice President's statements about the EU's influence on Hungary. German authorities consider Vance's support for Orban to be real interference in the process.
Budapest and Moscow have agreed to expand ties in nuclear energy, education, and sports. The agreement includes inviting teachers from Russia to Hungary.
Opposition leader Péter Magyar welcomed J. D. Vance's visit and called Washington a priority partner. According to the US Vice President, whoever becomes the new Prime Minister of Hungary, the White House will cooperate with them.
The US Vice President praised Viktor Orban's efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. Vance announced record investments and criticized European bureaucrats.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised Putin to organize a summit with the US in Budapest. Bloomberg revealed details of the conversation about Orban's readiness to help.
Mol Nyrt. will purchase 500,000 tons of American oil for $500 million. The deal will be announced at Viktor Orbán's meeting with the US Vice President.
The US Vice President will speak at a rally in Budapest on April 7. Viktor Orbán hopes that Vance's visit will impress undecided Hungarian voters.
The Hungarian Prime Minister and the US Vice President will speak at the MTK sports park next Tuesday. The politicians will also hold a joint press conference in Carmelita.
J. D. Vance will visit Budapest to support Viktor Orbán amidst rising opposition popularity. The visit includes talks and a public speech.
The EU is developing plans in case Orbán is re-elected, including changing voting rules and financial sanctions. Diplomats call him a Trojan horse.
Viktor Orbán criticized protesters in Győr, accusing them of wanting to create a pro-Ukrainian government. The opposition is currently ahead of the ruling party.