Keywords: Viktor Orban


Lithuania warns EU not to become ‘Hostage’ to Hungary over Russia sanctions

Lithuania has urged the European Union to safeguard its unity as tensions rise over a new package of sanctions targeting Russia. Speaking ahead of a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys warned that the bloc must not allow internal disagreements to paralyze......

Poland’s premier criticizes Hungary over blocking EU loan to Ukraine

Poland’s prime minister has publicly criticized Hungary for blocking a major European Union financial package intended to support Ukraine, deepening tensions within the bloc over aid to Kyiv. Speaking after recent EU discussions, Donald Tusk expressed frustration at Budapest’s refusal to......

Rubio continues European tour with Trump-aligned leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is continuing his European tour with visits to Slovakia and Hungary, two countries led by political figures who maintain close ideological ties with President Donald Trump. The diplomatic trip follows Rubio’s address at the Munich Security Conference, where......

Orban vows crackdown on ‘pseudo-civil organizations’ ahead of Hungary elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has pledged to intensify his campaign against what he described as “pseudo-civil organizations” and foreign influence, as the country heads toward parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. Speaking during his annual state of the nation address......

Orbán describes Ukraine as an enemy during election campaign speech

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has sparked controversy after publicly referring to Ukraine as an “enemy” during a campaign speech ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. Speaking at a political rally in the western city of Szombathely, Orbán accused Ukrainian......

Orbán reveals EU document proposing Ukraine membership by 2027

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán disclosed on January 23, 2026, that European Union leaders received a confidential European Commission document outlining plans for Ukraine's EU accession by 2027, alongside requests for $1.5 trillion in total funding over the next decade. Speaking after......

EU, US, and Ukraine near post-war economic prosperity deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that the European Union, the United States, and Ukraine stand on the brink of sealing a unified Prosperity Framework to steer Ukraine's economic recovery after the war. This breakthrough emerged from an informal EU leaders' gathering......

Kazakhstan joins Trump's expanding Gaza peace council

President Donald Trump's recently announced Peace Council for Gaza is swiftly broadening its international footprint, with Hungary, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan confirming participation as dozens of countries review invitations to this body tasked with overseeing Gaza's ceasefire next phase. The......

Hungary blocks EU statement on US capture of Maduro

Hungary refused to join the European Union's other 26 member states in signing a statement calling for calm and respect for international law following the US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, breaking even from its usual Central European allies. Issued......