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The U. S. team set a world record in the 4x400-meter mixed relay at the Paris Olympics, running 3:07.41. This is the first world record of the 2024 Games in athletics.

Hungary has informed the EU of the end of its 'peace mission' in Ukraine after criticism from the Union. However, European capitals doubt the sincerity of this statement and do not rule out a possible resumption of the 'mission' by Orban.

Hungary's Foreign Minister accused the EU of cutting off Russian oil supplies through Ukraine. Hungary is demanding the resumption of transit, which accounts for a third of its oil imports.

Hungary has reportedly allowed Russian and Belarusian citizens to obtain a 'national card' to work in the country for 2 years. This has raised concerns in the EU about the possible infiltration of Russian spies.

Hungary borrowed €1 billion from three Chinese banks in the spring of 2024. This is the largest loan in the country's history, to be repaid within three years, and is aimed at financing infrastructure and energy.

The EU countries have rejected a call by Hungary and Slovakia to lift sanctions against Lukoil in order to resume oil transit through Ukraine. The European Commission said that additional time was needed to assess the situation.

Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called China a key power in creating conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine during his visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

A 24-year-old Ukrainian woman traveling to Budapest was detained with a grenade and ammunition in her luggage, which she said was "ordered by her friends," and faces up to 7 years in prison for illegal weapons handling.

Ukrainian swimmers Maryna Alekseeva and Vladyslava Alekseeva won gold in the Super Final of the World Cup in Rhythmic Swimming held in Budapest.

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg expects Hungarian Prime Minister Orban to discuss his visit to Moscow during the upcoming NATO summit in Washington.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of his "peacekeeping mission," his spokesman confirmed.

In Slovakia, a train collided with a bus at a railroad crossing, killing 5 people and injuring 5 others.

Hungary and Slovakia have announced their potential support for Mark Rutte as the next NATO Secretary General.

After talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte expressed cautious optimism that Hungary's opposition to him becoming the next NATO chief will be overcome.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has promised to give Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban the right to withdraw from NATO activities aimed at supporting Ukraine if he becomes secretary general of the military alliance, in an attempt to win Budapest's support after it vetoed his appointment for months.

At and after the peace summit in Switzerland, Ukraine and its partners will work on a common vision of a plan to end the war, which can then be handed over to russia.

After "fierce discussions," Budapest managed to get its demands for the rights of national minorities, including the use of their mother tongue and education in their mother tongue, included in the framework document governing Ukraine's membership negotiations with the European Union.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban have found common ground on Ukraine, so Budapest will not block macro-financial and long-term assistance, including training for Ukrainian soldiers.

Belgium seeks to reach a compromise on the 14th package of EU sanctions against Russia within 24 hours of the G7 summit, but faces challenges from Hungary, Germany and France on specific measures.

Hungary will not participate in the Bucharest Nine summit in Riga. The Allies are considering the possibility of excluding the country from the defense club.

Diplomatic sources say Hungary is threatening to derail the opening of accession negotiations, the media write.

The European Commission will recommend starting EU accession talks with Ukraine in June, before Hungary takes over the bloc's presidency.

Hungary is still undecided about participating in the Peace Summit on Ukraine in Switzerland in June, questioning the purpose of the summit if both "sides of the war"are not represented.

Poland criticizes Hungary primarily for not agreeing to increase the European Peace Fund, from which EU countries receive reimbursement for the cost of arming Ukraine.

Hungary blocks EU military aid to Ukraine, while other ministers demand that Budapest lift its veto on Ukraine-related issues.

Hungary's Viktor Orban-led government is delaying EU legislation that would allow Ukraine to receive up to €2 billion in arms aid, dealing a blow to efforts to mobilize proceeds from frozen Russian assets.

Hungary is working to “redefine” NATO membership, Orban said.

Hungary has blocked a Council of Europe resolution recognizing Zelenskyy's peace plan as the only option, arguing that it does not take into account Russia's position and that peace talks require the participation of all warring parties.