Hungary
Paris and Berlin rejected Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU due to bureaucracy. The proposed status excludes voting rights and access to the bloc's common budget.
The EU is discussing unblocking funds and changing Budapest's position on Ukraine. Hungary must meet the conditions by the end of August to receive 10.4 billion euros.
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia closed their airspace to the Slovak Prime Minister's plane. Robert Fico plans to seek an alternative route for his visit to the Russian event.
Ukraine is ready to resume oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline on Monday. Hungary will unblock the EU loan only after the actual resumption of supplies.
The opposition Tisza party won 141 out of 199 seats after all votes were counted. Péter Magyar will gain the right to change the Constitution and Orbán's system.
The leader of the Tisza party claimed election fraud due to an independent candidate with the same name. 900 votes were cast for the doppelganger in favor of Fidesz.
Serbian NIS has been granted permission to operate until mid-June for oil imports. Belgrade expects Russian Gazprom Neft to withdraw from its shareholders.
The European Union is planning new restrictions against Russia's shadow fleet despite the blocking of decisions. The political situation in Hungary is delaying the approval of aid to Ukraine and further sanctions.
Slovakia will challenge energy sanctions against Russia in court due to a violation of the principle of unanimous voting. Bratislava demands the cancellation of gas limits.
The Hungarian parliament discussed preparations for the inaugural session. The election of the prime minister and the swearing-in of deputies are scheduled for May 9.
The Foreign Minister announced the Russia's preparation of massive strikes. Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire and is awaiting a negotiating team from the United States.
The Miners drew with AZ and advanced on aggregate. Ukraine overtook Serbia in the UEFA table, the next opponent will be Crystal Palace.
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 Hungarian Prime Minister took full blame for the loss after 16 years in power. He announced a radical restructuring of his Fidesz party.
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed with the US Treasury Secretary the strengthening of sanctions and preventing their lifting. The parties also reviewed investment projects.
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat to Péter Magyar's Tisza Party and declared the beginning of a new era. The politician plans to reform the party but remains in politics.
Juraj Blanár announced his readiness to veto the 20th EU sanctions package for the sake of the oil pipeline's operation. At the same time, the country will support a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine.
The Chief of Staff of the Hungarian Armed Forces ordered a reduction in the contingent guarding energy facilities. Previously, 600 soldiers were deployed due to statements about a Ukrainian threat.
Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.
Péter Magyar predicts the unblocking of the EU loan after oil supplies resume in late April. Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the pipeline repair.
Donald Trump has endorsed Hungary's new leader, Péter Magyar, after his victory. Magyar is preparing for the transfer of power and plans to stop state propaganda.
Diplomats report EU leaders' reluctance to discuss the accession of new members. Referendums and the experience with Hungary are cited as key risks.
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.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny warned of rising prices due to higher oil and fertilizer costs. The National Bank will assess the conflict's impact on the economy next week.
Analysts interpret Moscow's rhetoric as an attempt to conceal panic over Orban's election loss. Russia is losing the ability to block aid to Ukraine through Hungary.
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.
The leader of the Tisza party declared the danger from Russia and the erroneous actions of the previous government. He called on the EU to protect its borders and strong states.
The leader of the Tisza party advocated for the diversification of Hungary's energy supply. He expects the EU to lift restrictions on Russia and calls for the protection of his own economy.