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Brussels fears the economic burden and political risks from new members. Ukraine's accession is possible by 2030, provided the war ends.
The EU is developing plans in case Orbán is re-elected, including changing voting rules and financial sanctions. Diplomats call him a Trojan horse.
Iceland and Norway want to join the EU for protection. The bloc prefers wealthy candidates over poorer Eastern countries, where Ukraine is also on the waiting list.
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.
The EU can deprive Hungary of its voting rights or switch to bilateral agreements to allocate funds. The IMF's decision remains a key factor for partners.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
US senators initiate the Block Putin Act to impose sanctions on Hungarian officials. The reason is the blocking of aid to Ukraine and the purchase of oil.
The Hungarian Prime Minister ordered to stop gas supplies to Ukraine from July to resume oil transit. This decision threatens lawsuits and damages.
Slovak police are investigating Prime Minister Fico's actions over the suspension of emergency power supplies to Ukraine. He is also suspected of abuse of power and treason.
Brussels halted funding for Hungary's SAFE plan due to its blocking of a loan to Ukraine. The Commission awaits election results and an end to corruption.
The blocking of a 90 billion euro loan threatens the production of long-range UAVs and air defense systems. Ukraine plans to spend these funds on PAC-3 missiles and European weapons.
Due to attacks on ports and pipelines, Russia has lost the ability to export 2 million barrels per day. This has become the most serious disruption in modern history.
Hungary is stopping gas supplies and blocking a €90 billion EU loan over the Druzhba oil pipeline. Viktor Orban demands the resumption of supplies.
Donald Trump urged Hungarians to vote for Viktor Orbán in the elections on April 12, 2026. The politician called the current prime minister a strong leader and a friend.
António Costa stated the necessity of future negotiations with Russia due to geographical proximity. Currently, Europe considers Moscow a threat and avoids naivety.
The EU has postponed the deadline for submitting a proposal to ban oil from the Russian Federation due to geopolitics. The plan envisages a complete rejection of Russian supplies by the end of 2027.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister confirmed contacts with his Russian counterpart on energy and security issues. The EU has restricted the exchange of classified data with Hungary due to the risk of leaks to Russia.
German AfD lawmakers have access to confidential records of EU ambassador meetings. Diplomats fear data on Ukraine could be leaked to Russia and China.
Hungary's opposition leader promises to change the constitution and dismiss government-loyal court chiefs. Magyar aims to restore democracy and sever ties with Russia.
The Hungarian Prime Minister announced foreign interference and ordered an investigation into the details of the incident. Earlier, it became known about a data leak from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in favor of the Kremlin.
Counterintelligence identified career intelligence officer Zoltán Andre, who led the spies. The agents collected data on air defense and attitudes towards the deployment of troops.
The European Union is reducing the exchange of confidential data with Budapest due to the risk of leaks to the Kremlin. EU leaders are moving to meetings in narrow formats.
Donald Tusk spoke of long-standing suspicions regarding information leaks from Brussels to Moscow via Budapest. The Hungarian side officially denies all accusations.
The Hungarian Prime Minister stated his unwillingness to back down from the demands of Ukraine and the EU. He emphasized the protection of a patriotic nation and Christian values.
The Polish Foreign Minister is outraged by the president's plans to support Orban, who is blocking aid to Ukraine. The visit coincides with a congress of pro-Russian politicians.
The Hungarian government denies WP's claims about Russian special services staging an assassination attempt on Orban. Szijjártó called the information a conspiracy theory and accused Zelenskyy of threatening the prime minister.
The Polish Foreign Minister condemned Nawrocki's visit to Hungary to support the Prime Minister, who is blocking sanctions against Russia. Orban is also delaying payments for weapons to Ukraine.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister conveyed details of secret EU discussions to the Kremlin. Russian hackers also had full access to the Hungarian ministry's networks.
Yuri and Lidiya Korzhavin, a UAE-based firm, and two other foreign nationals were removed from the lists. The US Treasury Department did not officially state the reasons for lifting the restrictions.