Russia

23/09/2024

New cooperation between Hungary and Russia, Minister Murashko in Budapest

Does science override war? Russian delegation headed by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko visited Budapest:
21/09/2024

Putin’s blacklist snubs Hungary, includes Poland among nations of ‘destructive ideology’

Citizens from these blacklisted countries who wish to relocate to Russia and embrace its traditional values will receive "humanitarian support". #Russia #Poland
21/09/2024

FM Szijjártó: Government supports growth of Hungarian-Russian business cooperation

Szijjártó said an agreement had been reached to further expand cooperation between Hungary's state-owned energy group MVM and Russia's Gazprom. #Szijjártó #Russia #business #diplomacy #energy
20/09/2024

Putin’s minister comes to Budapest, does Hungary want to borrow money from Central Asian states?

Putin's minister responsible for healthcare issues will meet with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó today. Is it a good idea to negotiate with Russia? #russia #visit #budapest #healthcare #viktororban
18/09/2024

Hungarian minister explained the controversial National Card Programme in Strasbourg

EU officials want member states to tighten the rules while Hungary opens doors for Russian, Belarusian citizens. #europeanunion #nationalcardprogramme #hungariangovernment
17/09/2024

European Union bypasses Hungarian veto for U.S. support in Russia sanctions

With the power to veto, any single member state could unfreeze Russian assets by halting the sanctions, so the EC is proposing solutions. #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission #Russia #UnitedStates #sanctions
16/09/2024

Hungarian foreign minister meets with Rosatom CEO, IAEA DG

Minister Szijjártó met with Alexey Likhachev, the CEO of Rosatom, also he met with Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy (IAEA)
14/09/2024

Former U.S. Army commander: Szijjártó’s frequent meetings with Lavrov erode trust

"Political differences are one thing, but when I see Hungary's foreign minister constantly photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and receiving awards from him, it raises serious doubts about trust." #Russia #UnitedStates
12/09/2024

Thousands of Russians arrive in Hungary to work on the Paks II project

There is speculation about whether establishing a Russian school near Paks is being considered. #Russia #Paks #project #Rosatom #nuclearplant
12/09/2024

Hungary’s dependence on Russian oil is problematic, according to analyst – Here’s why

Analyst cautioned that a disruption in oil supplies from Russia could become inevitable due to political or technical reasons. #oil #energy #Russia #Ukraine
09/09/2024

Hungarian MOL reaches agreements securing Druzhba crude deliveries

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL announced that it concluded agreements to secure the continuous transport of crude through the Druzhba pipeline through Belarus and Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia. #crude #Russia #Ukraine #oil
05/09/2024

Russian oil dispute in Hungary: Market struggles or internal conflicts

Europe has been stirred by statements from the Hungarian and Slovak governments, accusing Ukraine of disrupting their supply of Russian oil through sanctions imposed on the oil company Lukoil.
04/09/2024

Hungary’s National Card Programme enabling Russian citizens a Schengen access under fire – UPDATED

Fidesz MEPs outraged that the EU's LIBE Committee will hold a hearing concerning Hungary's National Card Programme. #nationalcardprogramme #russia #libe #europeanunion #schengenarea
03/09/2024

Republicans warn of Hungarian leader Orbán’s influence on Trump and U.S. policy

Orbán’s growing influence in U.S. conservative circles, particularly among allies of former President Donald Trump, is raising alarms among Republican foreign policy experts. #Orbán #Trump #UnitedStates #Republicans
03/09/2024

EU outraged: Infringement procedure may follow Hungary’s National Card Programme

The EU is concerned that Hungary's new National Card Programme could allow Russian spies to enter the Schengen Zone. Another infringement procedure in the pipeline? #europeanunion #infringementprocedure #passport #visa #russia
02/09/2024

Washington Post: Orbán increasingly represents everything the EU opposes

According to the Washington Post, Viktor Orbán’s policies are weakening the EU from within.
02/09/2024

Will the Budapest meeting of eurozone finance ministers be boycotted?

"The Hungarian position is that there is no room for ideological and political debates in this work; we must work together on the challenges facing the EU" – states the Hungarian Finance Minister. #meeting #EU #eurozone #EUpresidency
31/08/2024

FM Szijjártó holds talks with Gazprom CEO, says Hungary ready for winter

Hungary is ready for the heating season and natural gas supplies are continuous from the south, Péter Szijjártó said. #Gazprom #Russia #energy
31/08/2024

Hungarian defence minister: Most EU members considering steps that could lead to escalation

Most EU member states are considering steps that could lead to the escalation of the war in Ukraine, Hungary's defence minister said. #EuropeanUnion #war #Ukraine
30/08/2024

MOL not informed of plan to shut down Friendship crude oil pipeline, company says

According to Hungarian state oil company MOL, it has not been informed in any form about alleged plans to stop the operation of the Druzhba pipeline. #oil #energy #MOL #Ukraine #Russia