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Bulgarian airspace open to Putin’s plane for Budapest summit with Trump

Bulgaria is prepared to grant Russian dictator Vladimir Putin permission to cross its airspace, so he can fly to Budapest for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said on Oct. 20.

20 October 2025, 10:40 PM

Kremlin confirms Trump–Putin meeting plans within two weeks, Lavrov to speak with Rubio first

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump within two weeks or “a bit later,” with thorough preparation required ahead of the talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Oct. 17, according to Russian state media reports.

17 October 2025, 02:39 PM

Trump announces another Putin meeting after phone call

After a “productive” conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on Oct. 16, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a face-to-face meeting with the dictator in Budapest, Hungary.

16 October 2025, 08:50 PM

Hungary’s Orban dismisses Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence

Dismissing Kyiv’s reports of UAVs flying into Ukrainian airspace from Hungary, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban denied Ukrainian being an independent or sovereign country, Hungarian outlet HVG.hu reported on Sept. 29.

29 September 2025, 09:48 PM

Hungary denies drone incursion into Ukrainian airspace

Hungary’s Defense Ministry denied sending any kind of UAVs to fly over Ukrainian territory, Hungarian news outlet Telex reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 11:50 PM

Ukraine slams Hungary over rhetoric

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi, criticized the Hungarian authorities for “demonizing” Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his June 10 statement on Telegram.

11 June 2025, 07:29 AM

EU Council to discuss suspending Hungary’s voting rights

The Council of the European Union will examine the possibility of stripping Hungary of its voting rights in the body during the upcoming session on May 27, as stated in the meeting’s official agenda as of May 22.

23 May 2025, 01:28 AM

Hungary claims two more ‘Ukrainian spies’ uncovered

Hungarian national security officials uncovered two more individuals suspected of espionage Ukraine’s behalf, Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Zoltán Kovács said on May 20.

20 May 2025, 11:45 PM

Orban accuses SBU of sabotaging Hungary’s populist referendum

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of meddling in Hungary’s internal affairs and conspiring with opposition party Tisza, Magyar Nemzet news outlet reported on May 13.

14 May 2025, 01:26 AM

Ukraine expels two Hungarian diplomats in reciprocal step

Ukraine expelled two Hungarian diplomats on May 9, mirroring earlier action by Budapest, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced.

9 May 2025, 08:29 PM

Some are blocking EU path to get Red Square seats, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Some European leaders are hindering Ukraine’s European integration in hopes of securing better seats at Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint press conference with Czech President Petr Pavel in Prague on May 5.

5 May 2025, 11:07 AM

Kyiv, Budapest to begin regular consultations on Ukraine’s EU accession talks

Ukraine and Hungary have agreed to start regular consultations on May 12 to address concerns raised by Budapest and unblock negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on April 29.

29 April 2025, 10:25 PM

New Ukrainian ambassador begins work in Hungary after two-year hiatus

Kyiv’s new Ambassador to Hungary, Fedir Shandor, began his duties by presenting copies of his credentials at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ukrainian Embassy in Budapest announced on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 12:33 AM

Hungary opposes EU's $21 billion Ukraine aid package

Budapest opposes EU’s plans to spend an additional EUR20 billion ($21 billion) on supporting Ukraine, according to the country's Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.

21 February 2025, 01:23 AM

Kyiv-Budapest direct train: schedule and ticket prices announced

Ukrainian Railways (UZ) will launch a direct daily train route from Kyiv to Budapest starting Dec. 15, the company announced. The train will be the 20th international service operated by UZ.

21 November 2024, 02:55 PM

Donald Trump will push allies to raise defense budgets — Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte expects incoming U.S. President Donald Trump to push European NATO members to raise defense spending beyond 2% of GDP, speaking ahead of the European Political Community summit in Budapest on Nov. 7.

8 November 2024, 03:31 AM

Europe sitting on $300 billion in frozen Russian assets Ukraine could use — Zelenskyy

Europe still lacks the political will to use approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian assets for helping Ukraine defend itself, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 7.

8 November 2024, 02:05 AM

Bilateral agreement with Hungary hinges on supporting Ukraine’s NATO bid — Zelenskyy

Despite lengthy negotiations, Ukraine and Hungary are yet to sign a bilateral security agreement due to Budapest’s reluctance to endorse inviting Kyiv to join NATO, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 10:37 PM

Zelenskyy's speech at Budapest summit omitted from official broadcast

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech at the European Political Community summit in Budapest on Nov. 7 was not shown during the event's official livestream, according to RFE/RL.

7 November 2024, 08:21 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stresses Ukraine needs arms, not support in talks with Russia

Ukraine needs more weapons, not just support in negotiations, according to the President’s Office, said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the European Political Community summit in Budapest on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 04:45 PM

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