The Prime Minister of Hungary stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU poses a threat, as Kyiv needs money and could drag his country into the war. He also criticized anti-Russian sanctions.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced the possibility of holding a referendum on the abolition of sanctions against Russia. He believes that the sanctions harm Europe, not Russia.
The European Commission is tightening the conditions for payments to Hungary due to violations of EU legislation. Budapest is already losing 18 billion euros, but the amount may increase due to restrictions on democracy.
Ukraine and the European Commission are discussing trade conditions after June 5. The goal is to agree on a transitional period of visa-free trade before amendments are made to the Association Agreement.
European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.
The European Union is considering restoring quotas on imports of Ukrainian wheat, corn, barley, poultry and eggs from June to December. The restrictions were lifted in 2022 to support Ukraine.
Hungarian media reported that air defense systems shot down drones, but the Ministry of Defense denied information about a Ukrainian drone. Ukraine has not yet commented on the incident.
Orban's party is proposing a law that would allow blacklisting organizations that receive foreign funding if they are deemed a "threat" to sovereignty. It is reminiscent of the Russian law on "foreign agents".
On May 16 and 17, 2025, the checkpoints "Uzhhorod – Vysne Nemecke" and "Chop – Zahony" will be temporarily suspended. The reason is the connection of backup power systems.
The EU plans to introduce higher duties on Ukrainian imports, abolishing special trade measures. The new restrictions will affect, in particular, corn, sugar, honey and poultry.
Sanctions may affect the energy, shipping and banking sectors of the Russian Federation. It all depends on the Kremlin's behavior at the summit between Ukraine and Russia.
Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the agreement of the 17th package of EU sanctions against Russia. It provides for restrictions on access to battlefield technologies and 189 vessels of the "shadow fleet".
A fake is being spread online about Hungary's plans to "reclaim" Ukrainian territories as part of Operation Turul. This is part of Russia's strategy to fuel conflict between countries.
Viktor Orbán announced an unprecedented intelligence operation by Ukrainian special services. He convened the Defense Council and accused Ukraine of a smear campaign.
The European Union is discussing how to avoid Hungary blocking negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Brussels is looking for ways to circumvent the veto needed to open and conclude negotiations.
The new package of EU sanctions, announced as "tough", reportedly does not go beyond the previous 16th. The package does not include controversial proposals amid fears of a veto by Hungary or Slovakia.
EU ambassadors are expected to agree on another package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday. Hungary is likely to exclude Litasco, a subsidiary of Lukoil, from the blacklist.
Serhiy Leshchenko stated that Zelenskyy is going to Istanbul, but Putin is not. If Putin does not come, he will show weakness, and if he comes, he will be forced to invent fake arguments.
Former Ukrainian diplomat Serhiy Alexandrov was detained in Hungary. This happened after the exposure of the Hungarian intelligence network in Ukraine and the expulsion of diplomats.
Former Ukrainian diplomat Serhiy Alexandrov was detained in Budapest. Hungary deported him, accusing him of espionage, in response to the detention of Hungarian intelligence officers in Ukraine.
The Deputy Prime Minister stated Hungary's tough stance and its aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine. Despite this, Ukraine continues the dialogue and is preparing for a meeting on May 12.
Ukraine is expelling two Hungarian diplomats within 48 hours. This is in response to Hungary's expulsion of two Ukrainians, who were accused of espionage in Budapest.
The Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Péter Szijjártó, announced the expulsion of two individuals who allegedly worked at the Ukrainian embassy in Budapest. They are accused of espionage.
Ukraine is ready to open the first cluster of negotiations with the EU and expects a constructive dialogue with Hungary, which previously opposed Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Péter Szijjártó believes that information about Hungarian spies in Ukraine may be propaganda. He noted that Hungary will be able to sort out the situation only after receiving official data.
The SBU for the first time exposed a network of Hungarian military intelligence that was spying in Zakarpattia. Two agents were detained for collecting data on the region's defense and public sentiment.
Robert Fico flew to Moscow to participate in the May 9 events, despite the flight bans from Latvia and Lithuania. He changed the route to get to Russia through Hungary, Romania, the Black Sea and Georgia.
In Kyiv, rescuers found the body of a woman of about 40 years old 900 meters from the Pedestrian Bridge. Despite resuscitation measures, it was not possible to save her.
Ukraine is expanding its agricultural partnership with the EU, preserving plant genetic resources and exchanging experience. Cooperation promotes food security and agricultural development.
Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.
