war in Ukraine

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

PM Orbán about the Hungarian ceasefire proposal and Trump’s flying start in January – UPDATED

"At Christmas at least, no one should die on the front line," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday, outlining his recent proposal to the warring Russian and Ukrainian sides regarding a ceasefire. Read more below: #viktororban #warinukraine #ceasefire #peacetalks #shcengen #romania #bulgaria #hungarianpresidency
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

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
07/12/2024

Bahrein important pro-peace partner of Hungary, says minister

Hungary has confirmed its dedication to its pro-peace partner, Bahrein, the defence ministry said on Friday. #bahrein #hungariangovernment
06/12/2024

PM Orbán will veto the EU’s next budget if Brussels keeps funds frozen and says Ukraine is weak, Russia’s strong

"We are the new opposition to Brussels," Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in an interview to public radio on Friday. He also said that Russia is very strong and Ukraine is very weak. "We don't even have the weapons, ammunition or money" to handle a war with Russia, he added. Do you agree with Orbán? #viktororban #orbaninterview #warinukraine #russia #eubudget #eufunding
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

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
04/12/2024

A surge of Ukrainian refugees: the disappearing Hungarian identity in Transcarpathia

In what was once a Hungarian-majority area in the region of Transcarpathia, the shift in demographics is leading to a feeling of alienation. #Hungarians #Ukraine #minority
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:
01/12/2024

Hungarian foreign minister: EU sanctions are dangerous

Szijjártó warned that the EU sanctions introduced in recent years were causing serious damage, especially for countries that are deeply integrated into world trade and the global economy. Do you agree with him? #peterszijjarto #hungarianforeignminister #hungarianeconomy #europeanunion
30/11/2024

Zelensky’s adviser defends PM Orbán: Claims Hungarian leader is ‘not pro-Russian at all’

Ukrainian presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak shared insights on Hungarian-Ukrainian ties and questioned PM Orbán’s perceived pro-Russian leanings. #Russia #Ukraine #warinUkraine
28/11/2024

Hungarian government warns of escalating war risks – UPDATED with main points of press briefing🔄

Hungary has increased air defences along the Hungary-Ukraine border in the wake of recent attacks on the Transcarpathia region. #Transcarpathia #Ukraine #war
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

Depreciation uncovered: Why has the Hungarian forint weakened so much in recent years?

The Hungarian forint has depreciated significantly in recent years, especially following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here are the main reasons why. #forint #money #currency #economy
24/11/2024

Considerable financial support for Hungarians living in Ukraine, says Speaker Kövér

The biggest challenge for Hungary in respect of the war in Ukraine is to help the Hungarian community in the Transcarpathian region survive and retain and protect the community's institutions, Speaker László Kövér said. #laszlokover #warinukraine #hungariangovernment #hungarianparliament #speaker
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!