European Union, Russia and Hungary

Hungary, Slovakia threaten EU unity on Russia, Ukraine ahead of key summit
Leaders of Slovakia and Hungary on March 1 threatened to block EU statements during a key summit next week unless the bloc calls for an immediate ceasefire and launches talks with Russia. European Council President Antonio Costa called a meeting of EU leaders on March 6 to discuss defense spending,
Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Orbán says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hungary will be the one to decide whether Ukraine is able to achieve its hopes of joining the European Union in the future, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday in an escalation of his adversarial posture toward Hungary’s war-ravaged neighbor.
Hungary's Orban pushes direct Russia talks, opposes EU summit declaration
Hungary's prime minister has urged the European Union to start direct discussions with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine and drop plans for a joint declaration at an extraordinary EU summit next week,
Orban opposes Ukraine's EU accession, claiming it would 'destroy' Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reiterated his opposition to Ukraine's accession to the European Union on Feb. 28, warning that it would "destroy" Hungary, the country's public broadcaster Hirado reported.
Orbán calls on EU to launch peace talks with Moscow over Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has demanded the EU begin “direct discussions with Russia on a ceasefire” in the war against Ukraine. Orban also said he opposed efforts
Orban Urges EU to Launch Ukraine Peace Talks With Russia
Hungary's Viktor Orban urged the EU Saturday to open direct talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and vowed to oppose a bloc-wide accord on the conflict, according to a letter obtained by AFP. The demand by the Russia-friendly Hungarian prime minister – who has repeatedly stymied European Union action in support of Kyiv – comes the day after a
Orbán opposes EU summit declaration, urges direct talks with Russia
Shortly before a special EU summit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to block possible new efforts to support Ukraine. In a letter to EU Council President António Costa, which has been made available to dpa,
Orban demands EU-Russia talks to end Ukraine war
In a document prepared ahead of the March 6 European Council meeting, Orban highlighted “strategic differences” between Hungary and other EU nations, which he said “cannot be bridged.” He argued the EU should follow the U.
Orbán calls for direct EU-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written a letter to European Council President António Costa, demanding direct negotiations between the EU and Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine. Orbán suggested blocking the adoption of the EU's conclusions regarding Ukraine,
Orban challenges EU stance on Ukraine, calls for talks with Russia
After the dispute in the White House, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appealed to the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, for Europe to initiate peace negotiations with Russia, following the example of the United States.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry outlines expectations for new ambassador to Hungary
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects that Fedir Shandor, Ukraine's new ambassador to Hungary, who recently assumed office, ...
Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine
European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump ...
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PM Orban: Only Two Countries in Europe Want Peace – The Vatican and Hungary
Peace is a necessity for Hungary not only from a Christian perspective but also from an economic standpoint—without peace, ...
Hungary will not agree to the extension of sanctions on Russian individuals-Foreign Minister
Hungary will not consent to rushing ahead with the extension of sanction on Russian individuals at the European Union's ...
Ukraine considering deal to give US $500B in natural resources after pressure from Washington
The progress came after days of negotiations and pressure from Washington to reach a deal, which would propel an end to ...
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Hungary FM: Ukrainian Drone Attack on TurkStream Compressor Station Thwarted
Hungary's PM wrote Antonio Costa, European Council president, recommending that EU member states not adopt written resolutions on Ukraine at the Brussels summit on March 6. Brussels wants to continue ...
Russia "Foiled" Ukraine "Terror Attack" on Turkstream Pipeline as Zelensky Met Trump, Downs 3 Drones
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempting to attack the Russkaya compressor station of the TurkStream pipeline on February 28 ...
World Leaders React to Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Showdown
You are not only fighting for your freedom but also for all of Europe’s,” Sweden's Prime Minister said to Zelensky.