Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to the inauguration ceremony on January 20. According to the State Department, foreign leaders have never before attended a transfer of power ceremony in the United States.
Dmytro Lytvyn reacted to Orban's statements about a “Christmas truce” with Russia. According to him, Ukraine has been negotiating a large-scale prisoner exchange for two weeks.
The President of Ukraine commented on the phone conversation between Orban and Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized that talks about the war in Ukraine cannot take place without Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban had an hour-long phone conversation with Putin about the situation in Ukraine. He spoke about the “most dangerous weeks of the war” and Hungary's intention to seek a ceasefire through diplomacy.
Putin and Orban discussed energy projects and the situation in Ukraine during a telephone conversation. Orban expressed interest in a diplomatic solution to the “Ukrainian crisis.
Peter Szijjarto said Hungary would veto any EU sanctions against Georgian officials. The foreign minister accused Brussels of double standards regarding democratic elections in Georgia.
Electricity consumption in Ukraine remains at a high level, with hourly outages being implemented. Due to the weather, 9 settlements in the Odesa region have been left without power, and energy imports continue from 5 countries.
Bulgarian lawmakers plan to set up a commission to investigate Russian influence in the country. A network of 51 companies in Plovdiv has been identified that generate hundreds of millions of impressions of pro-Russian content in social networks every day.
French Ambassador Gael Veyer said that Ukraine's accession to NATO would end the war and strengthen Europe's security. However, the decision must be shared by all NATO member states.
In Ukraine, 66 settlements in 4 regions are without power due to weather conditions. Electricity consumption increased by 2.8% compared to the previous day, and a significant power shortage remains.
Viktor Orban met with Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, where Elon Musk and Michael Volz were also present. The Hungarian prime minister, known for his pro-Russian stance, called the meeting “the beginning of the future.
The EU is in talks with the United States to ease sanctions against Gazprombank over the risks of gas supplies to Europe. Putin canceled the requirement to pay through this bank, but the issue of payments remains complex.
EU ambassadors were unable to agree on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia due to disputes over the import of petroleum products. Slovakia and the Czech Republic did not agree on the terms of exceptions for deliveries through Slovnaft.
The Hungarian Information Office monitored OLAF representatives during their visits to the country in 2015-2017. Intelligence tapped phones, searched hotel rooms, and copied data from the laptops of European officials.
Oil supplies via Druzhba to the Czech Republic have been restored after a two-day break. The Czech diplomat considers the stop a deliberate provocation on the part of the Russian Federation, but the country has enough reserves and alternative routes.
In Ukraine, hourly power outages continue to operate due to damage to the power system. Electricity is imported from five countries with a total volume of 14,514 MWh.
The court sentenced a man to 15 years in prison for trying to transfer intelligence about the SBU and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Russian Embassy in Hungary. The convict planned to get a job in the FSB of the Russian Federation and personal enrichment.
the Russian dictator canceled the requirement to pay for gas through Gazprombank for foreign companies. Payments through "third parties" in rubles through authorized banks are now allowed.
Ukraine continues to experience high electricity consumption, with blackout schedules in place in all regions. It is planned to import 12,447 MWh of electricity from five neighboring countries.
A man was detained at the border with Moldova who was trying to leave Ukraine with false documents about his hearing and speech impairments.
The MHP Ridgeside program received the highest award of the UN Global Compact in the Peace category. The company has created an ecosystem of support for the military and veterans in 13 regions of Ukraine.
MHP-Hromada charity foundation won a silver award at the Partnership for Sustainability Award 2024 for the project to restore five museums. MHP also received a gold medal for the MHP nearby military support program.
There is still a significant power shortage in the Ukrainian energy system after 11 massive attacks. Electricity consumption increased by 1.1%, and there are hourly blackouts in all regions.
European diplomacy President Kaya Kallas called on the EU to fulfill its promises of military assistance to Ukraine. The EU is working on new sanctions against Russia and unblocking 6.5 billion euros from the European Peace Fund.
NATO Secretary General Rutte said that the ministerial meeting will focus on ensuring a strong position of Ukraine for possible peace talks. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejects any alternatives to full membership in NATO.
In the Ternopil region, power supply was restored after a night attack by Russian drones at a power facility. In all regions of Ukraine, hourly shutdowns are applied due to power shortages.
SOCAR has started supplying gas to the Slovak state energy supplier SPP since December 1, 2024. This is a pilot short-term contract with the prospect of a long-term partnership.
The president of Ukraine announced constant plans to end the war by 2025 and the need to strengthen the state. At the meeting with the German Chancellor, issues of security and support from the United States and the EU were discussed.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto paid another visit to Moscow during the war. He said that the conflict has no military solution and called for negotiations with Russia.
At the Luzhanka – Beregshuran checkpoint, registration of trucks weighing up to 7. 5 tons has begun. the movement of empty bulky vehicles without weight restrictions is also allowed.
