Russia, European Union and Hungary

Belgian King to Step In if Hungary Prevents EU Sanctions on Russia
The European Union (EU) faces a critical challenge as Hungary signals it may veto the extension of sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, introduced in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022,
Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the matter only after consulting with the incoming Trump administration,
EU Should Move to End Sanctions Against Russia, Orban Says
The European Union should end sanctions against Russia because Donald Trump’s administration is poised to usher in a “new era” from next week, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Orban urges EU to rethink Russia ties as sanctions bite
In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He called on the European Union to stop the policy of intensifying sanctions.
Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.
Orban Urges EU to End Sanctions Against Russia Amid Political Shift
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to lift its sanctions on Russia, coinciding with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, which he believes signals a new era.
EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned the bloc’s other 26 leaders he might block the sanctions’ renewal, citing his expectation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Orban argued that if Trump eased U.
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Ukraine says ready to fill Hungary's place in EU, NATO if it chooses Russian blocs
If the Hungarian side prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and the United States, it should acknowledge this openly,’ ...
Top Hungarian Official Sanctioned by US for Alleged Corruption
The latest sanctions comes as the U.S. has intensified scrutiny of Hungary's alignment with Russia with previous sanctions ...
US imposes sanctions on key aide to Hungary's Orban for suspected corruption
The United States imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for alleged corruption, the U.S. Treasury ...
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Hilarion relegated to parish work by Moscow for ‘unsuitable’ lifestyle
The governing synod of the Russian Orthodox Church’s demoted Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev to parish work following claims of ...
Putin Allies in NATO Face Political Turmoil
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's allies in Hungary and Slovakia are increasingly facing backlash for their pro-Moscow stance.
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HUNGARY: Victory at Debrecen
I n Hungary, Russia last week chalked up another political victory. While Budapest was in flames (see WORLD BATTLEFRONTS), the Moscow radio announced a new Hungarian National Provisional ...
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Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO
While clearly tongue-in-cheek, it also reflects the serious tension that has built up between Ukraine and Hungary, with Budapest offering support for Moscow’s narratives over the war in Ukraine ...