Hungary, European Union and Russia

EU Set to Extend Russia Sanctions With Hungary Backing Down
The European Union is set to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine on Monday, with Hungary ready to lift its opposition to the move, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hungary Set To Allow EU Russia Sanction Extension
Hungary was expected on Monday to lift its block on the EU prolonging its sanctions on Russia, after weeks of stalling from Prime Minister Viktor Orban, diplomats said.
Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
Orban Threatens EU's Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Gas Row
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.
Hungary blocked the application EU on elections in Belarus
There was no joint statement by the European Union countries on the presidential elections in Belarus because of Hungary's ...
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Rising Opposition Movement Looks to Political Renewal, Stemming Erosion of Democracy in Hungary
Civil society, the media and democratic norms have increasingly come under threat as the Fidesz-KDNP coalition government in ...
Rubio Pledges US Review of Hungary Penalties, Szijjarto Says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to review penalties the Biden administration imposed on Hungary, Foreign ...
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IAV 2025: Hungary plans to procure more Lynx IFVs
Hungary plans to procure 172 more KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and support vehicles, Janes learnt at Defence ...
Hungary's Szijjarto secures US review of Biden-era penalties following talks
The Biden administration had terminated a bilateral tax deal with Hungary and stiffened entrance requirements for Hungarians ...
The Outgoing Ambassador to Hungary Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen
Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in ...
Police in Hungary investigate bomb threats affecting over 240 schools
Police in Hungary say they are investigating bomb threats that were sent to more than 240 schools across the country, ...
Hungary business confidence sinks to 50-month-low in January, GKI survey shows
Hungarian business confidence fell in January to lows last seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, economic think tank GKI said on ...