Tag: Hungary

Support for Ukraine is a Sad Testimony to European Leadership: Orban
Since 2022, Prime Minister Orban has refused to send weapons to Ukraine or even allow their transit through Hungarian territory. On Thursday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized “The Weimar Statement,” a communique on Ukraine issued by Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs. RELATED: Trump and Putin Begin Negotiations to End […]
February 13, 2025

Ukraine Conflict Has a High Economic Impact on Europe: Orban
The Hungarian leader stressed the importance of establishing a lasting security system once the conflict ends. On Friday morning, Hungarian prime minister said that ending the conflict in Ukraine is of primary economic interest for Europe. RELATED: Russia Launches Strike in Response to Ukrainian Attack on Chemical Plant Speaking from Brussels, Orban said that “those […]
December 20, 2024

Hungary Blocks EU Funding for Arms Shipments to Ukraine
FM Szijjarto also voiced his disapproval of the proposed relocation of an EU coordination unit to Kyiv. On Monday, Hungarian Foreign and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto announced that his country had once again vetoed the European Union’s (EU) allocation of 6.5 billion euros (US$6.83 billion) to member states supplying weapons to Ukraine. RELATED: Hungary and […]
December 17, 2024

Hungary and Serbia to Bolster Ties Amid Rising Geopolitical Challenges
‘If there is no peace, then there is no economy, no development, no progress in any social sphere,” the Serbian President said. On Thursday, Hungary and Serbia pledged to deepen their strategic cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and economic development amid regional security concerns and rising energy costs. RELATED: Hungary Reaffirms Support for Serbia’s EU Accession […]
November 15, 2024

Hungary Reaffirms Support for Serbia’s EU Accession
‘There can be no energy security in Hungary without Serbia, and no energy security in Serbia without Hungary,’ Sulyok said. On Monday, Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok reaffirmed his country’s strong support for Serbia’s European Union (EU) accession during an official visit to Belgrade. He also emphasized the importance of energy and infrastructure cooperation between the […]
October 29, 2024

Cuba’s Foreign Minister Visits Hungary
Both leaders discussed their mutual interest in strengthening exchanges between the legislative bodies of Cuba and Hungary. Related: Hungary Takes Over EU Presidency After Creation of New Far-Right Alliance Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, has begun an official visit to Hungary, invited by the government of this country, which currently presides over the European […]
October 25, 2024

Orban Criticizes EU Pressure and Defends Hungary’s Sovereignty
He criticized Europe’s role in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and warning of the potential dangers of further escalation. On Wednesday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivered a defiant speech in Budapest, marking the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution by emphasizing Hungary’s determination to defend its national sovereignty against growing pressure from the European Union […]
October 23, 2024

Hungarian Intelligence Service Thwarts Attack on PM Viktor Orban
The plot aimed to kill Orban before his flight to Moscow last July 5 by blowing up his car on the way to the airport.
July 16, 2024

Hungarian PM Orban Meets Chinese President Xi
The Chinese leader expressed appreciation for Orban’s efforts in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. On Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing, where they exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis. RELATED: Ukraine Must Consider Ceasefire, Hungarian PM Orban Says Orban briefed Xi on his […]
July 8, 2024

Ukraine Must Consider Ceasefire, Hungarian PM Orban Says
On July 1, Hungary took over the Council of the EU rotating presidency for six months. On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with visiting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss cooperation and security issues. RELATED: Russia Warns South Korea Not to Supply Arms to Ukraine Orban asked Zelensky to consider the possibility of […]