Hungary
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.
Donald Trump announced his readiness to invest in Hungary's economy ahead of the 2026 elections. He supported Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political course.
Ukraine plans to complete the restoration of the damaged oil pipeline by the end of spring. Hungary is blocking an EU loan to Kyiv due to delays in oil supplies.
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.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Germany, Slovakia, Hungary, and the USA are hindering Ukraine's membership. At the same time, the issue of accession will not be resolved in the near future.
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 EU is concerned about recordings of conversations between Szijjártó and Lavrov regarding the blocking of Ukraine's European integration. The Hungarian government must urgently provide explanations for its actions.
The President is confident in receiving aid despite Hungary's blocking. Part of the funds will be directed to record domestic defense production.
The French Foreign Minister called Szijjártó's contacts with Lavrov regarding sanctions a violation of EU solidarity. The European Commission restricted Budapest's access to classified data.
Brussels will provide financial assistance through Kyiv's implementation of EU and IMF reforms. Hungary continues to block a 90 billion euro loan over the oil pipeline.
Poroshenko declared almost 53 million in payments from Orban's pro-Russian government and transferred another 15 million to Hungary.
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.
Recordings of conversations between the Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers regarding negotiations in Brussels have been released. Szijjártó informed the Kremlin about the conditions for Ukraine's accession and national minorities.
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.
The Trump administration is considering an in-person meeting in Pakistan on April 10. The delegation may include J.D. Vance and Jared Kushner.
Median's forecast predicts up to 142 seats in parliament for Péter Magyar's party. This would allow the opposition to amend the constitution and unblock funds from the EU.
NAV investigators reported the transportation of new banknotes and document falsification by an intelligence officer. Oschadbank denies the accusations and demands the return of its property.
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.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated the risk of using administrative resources and artificial escalation. The opposition Tisza party is already ahead of Fidesz in opinion polls.
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.
Andriy Kovalenko stated Russia's probable involvement in the incident on the TurkStream. Serbian intelligence denied Orban's accusations against Ukraine.
Serbia's military security refuted Viktor Orban's statements about a Ukrainian trace in the sabotage. The explosives found near the pipeline turned out to be of American origin.
The head of Serbian intelligence reported on the preparation of an explosion on the gas pipeline by a person from a group of migrants. The discovered explosives had US markings.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi called the incident a Russian false-flag operation. Ukraine rejects the accusations and links the event to the elections in Hungary.
Orbán's opponent Péter Magyar plans a pragmatic approach to Russia without interfering in the affairs of states. The politician advocates for the diversification of Hungary's energy resources.
Serbian security forces conducted a large-scale operation near Kanjiža due to a threat of sabotage on the gas pipeline. Packages with explosives were found, and security at facilities has been strengthened.