Hungary, European Union and Russia

EU Set to Extend Russia Sanctions With Hungary Backing Down
The European Union is set to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine on Monday, with Hungary ready to lift its opposition to the move, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hungary Set To Allow EU Russia Sanction Extension
Hungary was expected on Monday to lift its block on the EU prolonging its sanctions on Russia, after weeks of stalling from Prime Minister Viktor Orban, diplomats said.
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.
Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
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.
Orban slams EU’s Russian energy sanctions, demands concessions from Kyiv
It’s hard to find a more hypocritical political class in the wide world than that of the Brussels bureaucrats. They demand that we sever ourselves from Russian gas, meanwhile, more Russian LNG is coming to Western Europe than ever before,
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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 ...
Hungary blocked the application EU on elections in Belarus
There was no joint statement by the European Union countries on the presidential elections in Belarus because of Hungary's ...
Hungary's Szijjarto secures US review of Biden-era penalties following talks
The Biden administration had terminated a bilateral tax deal with Hungary and stiffened entrance requirements for Hungarians ...
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IAV 2025: Hungary plans to procure more Lynx IFVs
Hungary plans to procure 172 more KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and support vehicles, Janes learnt at Defence ...
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Hungarian Foreign Ministry demands that EU, Ukraine guarantee Hungary's energy security
ROME. Jan 27 (Interfax) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto urged the European Union and Ukraine on Saturday to guarantee uninterrupted oil and gas supply to Hungary. "Ukraine and/or the ...
Police in Hungary investigate bomb threats affecting over 240 schools
Police in Hungary say they are investigating bomb threats that were sent to more than 240 schools across the country, ...
The Outgoing Ambassador to Hungary Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen
Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in ...
Jordan, Hungary Discuss Parliamentary Relations
Lower House Speaker Ahmad Safadi and Hungarian Ambassador Attila Kalli Sunday discussed prospects of enhancing relations ...