Russia

22/10/2024

Tisza Party abstains in EP vote on Ukraine support

MEPs of the opposition Tisza Party abstained in a European parliamentary vote on a proposal to set up a Ukraine Loan Cooperation Mechanism. #Tisza #Ukraine #EU
21/10/2024

Revealing survey: What Hungarians truly think about the war in Ukraine

The survey touches upon topics such as Hungary’s threat level, views on the defence capabilities of the Hungarian armed forces, and support for EU and NATO membership. #warinUkraine #Russia #China #military #EU #NATO
20/10/2024

Polish TVN in the crosshairs: Hungarian TV2 owner plans bold acquisition amid Russian influence fears

Hungarian investors are targeting Poland's top TV station, TVN, sparking concerns over foreign influence and media control shifts.
19/10/2024

NATO, EU diplomats boycott Budapest mayor’s “Peace Tree” planting since Karácsony invited Russian, Belarusian ambassadors

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony invited the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus to the planting of the "Tree of Peace" on Margaret Island. EU and NATO ambassadors were outraged and decided to boycott the event; however, one of the strongest NATO members still attended it. #gergelykaracsony #budapest #diplomacy #russia #belarus
18/10/2024

Hungarian foreign minister talked about a “red line” concerning Ukraine

Admitting Ukraine to NATO would cross a Hungarian "red line" since this would lead to a third world war, the foreign minister said, briefing parliament's foreign affairs committee on Thursday. #nato #ukraine #peterszijjarto #hungariangovernment
17/10/2024

Will Hungary be thrown out of the Schengen Zone for letting Russians into the EU?

Hungary may lose its Schengen Zone membership because the Orbán cabinet lets too many Russian citizens into the country. #russia #orbancabinet #hungariangovernment #schengenzone #schengen
16/10/2024

Hungarian refugee in Russia, Béla Kovács, accuses Western media of misleading public

Kovács is under international investigation, so Moscow offers him a helping hand and the former MEP admits to Russian connections #Russia #politicalrefugee
14/10/2024

Hungarian Foreign Minister says Russia’s 2021 security proposals to end Hungary’s NATO membership acceptable? Ria Novosti interview and denial – VIDEO

If NATO had accepted Putin's proposals, Hungary would not be a NATO member today. Is this really what the Hungarian Foreign Minister had in mind? Decide for yourself - VIDEO, details:
14/10/2024

Hungarian foreign minister condemns Kamala Harris for labeling Orbán an autocratic dictator

The Hungarian Minister sent a message to US President-designate @KamalaHarris via the Russian press:
12/10/2024

Orbán cabinet will continue to block EUR 45 billion loan scheme for Ukraine until the US elections

The Orbán cabinet will not decide about the sanctions concerning the Russian central bank's assets until the US presidential election. #usa #unitedstates #orbancabinet #orbangovernment #russia #russiancentralbank
10/10/2024

Cooperation with Russian Gazprom ensures supply and great price for Hungary, foreign minister says in Russia – UPDATE: agreement signed

"So far, nobody has made a better offer than our Russian partners. Nobody has offered cheaper or more reliable sources. So my question is, why should we switch," Szijjártó said. #Russia #Gazprom #gas
09/10/2024

Válasz Online: Hungary’s strongest allies view PM Orbán as a traitor

Is Hungary’s Prime Minister Orbán betraying NATO and the EU by refusing to take a neutral stance? #nato #europeanunion #russia #viktororban #diplomacy #germany #usa #china #russia
09/10/2024

Hungarian PM Orbán blackmailed by Putin? – UPDATED

Putin blackmails Orbán? That is the reason why Orbán acts in his favour? #putin #russia #viktororban #europeanparliament #tisza #fidesz
06/10/2024

Historian: The Hungarian people won’t learn Chinese, just like they didn’t learn Russian – Hungary belongs to Europe

Even if Hungary were to leave the EU or NATO, the Hungarian people's European identity would remain intact, according to historian Ignác Romsics. #Hungarians #Russia #China #Europe
03/10/2024

State-owned Hungarian energy company can conquer Romania’s market after large-scale acquisition

The Romanian government is concerned due to the Hungarian government's strong ties with Putin's Russia. #russia #hungarianeconomy #hungariangovernment #orbancabinet #mvm #eon #germany
02/10/2024

FM Szijjártó: Hungary doesn’t want EU to send military advisers to Ukraine

According to the minister, this is what carries the risk of escalating the war. #war #Ukraine #Russia #EU
01/10/2024

Former PM Gyurcsány accuses PM, goverment of ‘betrayal’

"Orbán wants to put Hungary on China's side" - Ferenc Gyurcsány
27/09/2024

Is resistance against Russia futile in case of an invasion? – Here is the answer of PM Orbán, UPDATED

Before, Balázs Orbán, the prime minister's political director suggested the government would NOT have defended in case of a Russian invasion because resistance is futile against Moscow's might. #russia #balazsorban #viktororban #invasion
26/09/2024

Hungarian foreign minister praised Belarus in New York – UPDATED

Belarus has alway been a reliable partner, FM Szijjártó said. #belarus #hungarianforeignminister #unitednations #peterszijjarto
26/09/2024

Official of Orbán cabinet says they would NOT have defended Hungary in case of a Russian invasion – UPDATED with PM Orbán’s reaction

In case of a full-scale Russian attack, the Orbán cabinet would not have defended Hungary, the prime minister's political director suggested in an interview. #balazsorban #orbancabinet #russia #interview #mandiner