Hungary, Russia and European Union

Hungary set to allow EU Russia sanction extension
Hungary, one of Russia’s main friends in the EU, had left its EU counterparts fuming over a refusal so far to approve the move.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal Amid Orban Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
EU agrees to extend Russia sanctions after Hungary lifts veto threat
Budapest’s about-face follows Donald Trump’s threat to increase sanctions unless Moscow ends Ukraine war ‘soon’
Orban Threatens EU's Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Gas Row
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.
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PM Orban: How Hungary Defeated Covid + Video
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Weak economy, strong Tisza, uncertain foreign policy – Hungary’s forecast for 2025
The rise of Péter Magyar and the Tisza Party has redrawn Hungary's political map, while Fidesz must also find a way to fix Hungary's struggling economy. The foreign policy situation may offe ...
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Facing a Serious Challenger, Orbán Moves Closer to Naked Authoritarianism
Fidesz has trailed the collective opposition for only a few brief moments over the last fifteen years, and has never trailed ...
Hungary's Szijjarto secures US review of Biden-era penalties following talks
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The Outgoing Ambassador to Hungary Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen
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Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Endorses Trump’s Executive Orders
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key ally of Russia and a good friend of Donald Trump’s, took to X to congratulate ...
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Rising Opposition Movement Looks to Political Renewal, Stemming Erosion of Democracy in Hungary
Civil society, the media and democratic norms have increasingly come under threat as the Fidesz-KDNP coalition government in ...
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PM Orban: We Hungarians Are Capable of Much More Than We Think
This is how Hungary overcame the coronavirus pandemic. A documentary premieres Sunday at 7 PM on the Hungarian prime minister ...