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13/12/2024

Russian missiles over Hungarian towns and villages: is the war in Ukraine escalating?

PM Viktor Orbán proposed a ceasefire this week in Ukraine for the Christmas festivities but added that Kyiv refused to accept it. Now, it seems the Russians try to escalate the war even to Hungarian-populated territories. Read more below: #transcarpathia #russia #warinukraine #missileattack
13/12/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó: Hungary, Turkiye outline ‘new strategic milestone’ in bilateral cooperation

Cooperation between Hungary and Turkiye is better and more mutually beneficial than ever, and the two countries have also outlined a new "milestone" target for the coming years, Péter Szijjártó said. #cooperation #energy #Turkiye #Hungariangovernment #foreignaffairs
12/12/2024

PM Orbán: Hungary proposed Christmas ceasefire, Zelensky rejected it

"At the end of the Hungarian EU presidency we made yet another effort for peace," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. #warinUkraine #Russia #peace #Christmas
12/12/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó: Hungarian government proposed Christmas ceasefire, exchange of POWs

Hungary's government has proposed a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange in Ukraine, but the Ukrainian leadership has rejected it, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said. #warinUkraine #foreignaffairs #Ukraine #Russia #energy
11/12/2024

FM Szijjártó: Hungary and Russia are committed to maintaining energy cooperation

According to the foreign minister, Putin made it clear that Russia is committed to maintaining energy cooperation and guaranteeing Hungary's energy supply. #Szijjártó #Putin #Russia #Orbán #energy
11/12/2024

Orbán and Putin phone call: Bilateral cooperation, Ukraine, and Middle East tensions

PM Viktor Orbán spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Wednesday. #Putin #Russia #Orbán
06/12/2024

PM Orbán awards ‘Mr Russia’, Hungary interested in Russia’s new security system

Yesterday, PM Orbán decorated German businessman Klaus Mangold, who is called 'Mr Russia' in his home country due to his exceptional relationships with Russia's leaders, including President Putin. #klausmangold #lavrov #rosatom #paksnpp #viktororban #russia #stateaward
06/12/2024

FM Szijjártó continues peace mission: he negotiated with Lavrov in Malta

FM Szijjártó said some would like to convince the Ukrainian leadership to lower conscription age, but such a move is a step towards the bad direction. He believes Ukraine needs an immediate ceasefire and peace talks. Do you agree with him? #warinukraine #peacemission #hungariangovernment
05/12/2024

Szijjártó in Washington: Hope for Ukraine peace hinges on US leadership transition

According to the Hungarian foreign minister, "the outgoing US administration is trying to make brokering peace after 20 January impossible". #Szijjártó #Ukraine #Russia #war #UnitedStates
04/12/2024

Hungary requests US exemption for Russian Gazprombank sanctions to secure gas payments

The Hungarian government has requested that United States authorities exempt Russia's Gazprombank from sanctions. #Russia #Gazprombank #US #sanctions
04/12/2024

Hungarian man violates sanctions against Russia, receives fine

A man from the Szeged region was fined for attempting to import car parts worth EUR 84.5 thousand from Russia. #Russia #sanctions #fine
04/12/2024

Hungarian FM Szijjártó: NATO must avoid risking collective defence over Ukraine membership

NATO's collective defence should not be sacrificed or risked for any third country, Péter Szijjártó said. #NATO #Ukraine #Szijjártó
03/12/2024

Hungarian minister: We are working with the Russians on a solution to avoid US sanctions 🔄

US sanctions against Gazprombank had put countries purchasing Russian energy resources in a difficult situation:
02/12/2024

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov again received the Hungarian Foreign Minister in Moscow 🔄

Practically every month there is a meeting between the Russian and Hungarian Foreign Ministers:
30/11/2024

Slovak interior minister: Possible Hungarian terror attack against the Friendship crude oil pipeline

The Slovak interior minister, Å utaj EÅ¡tok, talked about a possible terror attack against the Friendship crude oil pipeline. He added that Hungarian terrorists might be involved. Below, you may read the details: #slovakia #friendship #crudeoil #oilpipeline
30/11/2024

European Parliament condemns PM Orbán’s visit to Georgia

Did Viktor Orbán’s Georgia visit undermine European efforts to promote democracy? Check out our article to find out more about how the EU responded to the Hungarian Prime Minister's controversial trip in our latest article.
27/11/2024

Three Ukrainian men rescued from freezing Tisza River in Hungary while attempting to flee mobilisation

Three Ukrainian men, attempting to escape military mobilisation, nearly froze to death while trying to cross into Hungary via the Tisza River. #Ukraine #war #Russia #Tisza
25/11/2024

POLITICO: The price MOL would accept to abandon Russian oil in Hungary

Will Brussels help foot the bill? #EU #MOL #oil #energy #sanctions #Russia #Ukraine
24/11/2024

Russia’s vision for Ukraine in 2045 might include Hungary – What’s the endgame for Moscow?

Russia’s shocking 2045 vision for Ukraine might include Hungary. Check out our article to find out more about Russia's plans!
23/11/2024

Hungarian foreign minister outrages for US sanctions against Putin’s Gazprombank

The inclusion of Russia's Gazprombank on a United States sanctions list is an intentional step to jeopardise the secure energy supply, Mr Szijjártó said. #gazprombank #russia #russiasanctions #usa #bidenadministration