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Russia courts Hungary’s new leader after his call for pragmatic ties with Moscow

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Moscow is monitoring statements by Hungary’s new government on bilateral cooperation and the war in Ukraine, Russian propaganda agency RIA Novosti reported on June 4.

4 June, 04:29 PM

Hungary lifts veto, clearing way for Ukraine-EU talks to open on June 15

Hungary has lifted its 17-month veto and agreed to allow Ukraine and Moldova to begin EU accession talks, which could start on June 15, the Financial Times reported.

4 June, 10:48 AM

Merz warns Hungary not to block Ukraine’s EU path over minority-rights dispute

Hungary’s support for Ukraine and opening talks on its accession to the European Union are priorities for Europe and should not be blocked by bilateral disputes between Budapest and Kyiv, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on June 2.

2 June, 06:08 PM

Orbán claims Zelenskyy insulted Hungary, cites ‘coordinated interference’ in election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukraine of trying to interfere in Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections and has ordered the Ukrainian ambassador to be summoned, Reuters reported on Jan. 26.

27 January, 11:13 AM

Ukraine’s parliament sees EU accession talks ending by 2028 as realistic — Korniyenko

First Deputy Speaker of Ukraine’s Parliament Oleksandr Korniyenko said completing negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union by 2028 is a realistic goal. He made the comment in an interview with European Pravda.

11 November 2025, 11:23 AM

Ukraine achieves ‘best result in three years’ in EU enlargement report — deputy PM

The European Commission has acknowledged that Ukraine is showing record progress in most key areas of reform and is ready to begin talks on the first, second, and sixth negotiating clusters, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka said ahead of the official release of the enlargement report on Nov. 4.

4 November 2025, 05:09 PM

Ukraine’s FM Sybiha seeks constructive dialogue with Hungary

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha invited his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó to meet in person to discuss key issues, rather than engaging in disputes on social media, in a post on X on Sept. 5.

6 September 2025, 10:00 PM

Hungary rejects Russia’s influence on Ukraine’s EU bid stance

Hungary’s position opposing Ukraine’s EU membership will not be influenced by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s views, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said, stating they are “indifferent” to Moscow’s opinion, in a post on X on Sept. 5.

6 September 2025, 11:41 AM

Hungary hints at easing opposition to Ukraine’s EU bid

Hungary could revisit its position on blocking Ukraine’s EU accession talks, according to Hungarian Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar, who posted on Facebook following a meeting with Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Taras Kachka on Aug. 27.

28 August 2025, 12:35 PM

Hungarian MEP calls Ukraine’s pipeline strike 'attack on EU'

Tamás Deutsch, a Member of the European Parliament from Hungary’s Fidesz party, compared Ukraine’s strike on the Druzhba pipeline to an “armed attack on the European Union,” Hungarian outlet 444.hu reported on Aug. 25.

25 August 2025, 07:42 PM

Orban rejects Ukraine’s EU bid, cites war risks

Ukraine cannot be admitted to the European Union, as it would “lead to war,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a statement on July 26.

27 July 2025, 01:30 PM

Orbán calls Ukraine’s EU accession ‘tragedy,’ accuses ‘Ukrainian fraudsters’ of scamming Hungarians

Ukraine should not be allowed to join the European Union due to alleged fraud schemes targeting Hungarian citizens and operated from Ukrainian territory, Telex.hu reported on May 30, citing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

30 May 2025, 08:41 PM

Hungary’s Orban performatively ‘votes’ against Ukraine’s EU membership

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban voted in the “national consultation” (advisory referendum) his government called on the question of Ukraine’s application to join the European Union.

22 April 2025, 11:45 PM

Opposition poll: Over half of Hungarians support Ukraine’s EU membership

Péter Magyar, leader of Hungary’s opposition party Tisza, has conducted a nationwide poll on Ukraine’s potential accession to the European Union, KarpatHir reported on April 13.

14 April 2025, 10:58 AM

Buffer zone or battleground? Hungary rejects Ukraine’s EU membership bid

Hungary sees “no need” for Ukraine to join the European Union but believes a “buffer zone” between Europe and Russia is necessary, Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs János Bóka told The Financial Times on March 20.

20 March 2025, 04:44 PM

Ukraine brushes off Hungary’s referendum on EU accession as ‘no big deal’

Hungary’s plan to hold a referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership will not hinder opening all accession negotiation chapters in 2025, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 02:29 PM

Hungary’s selective loyalty: EU confident Budapest backs allies ‘where it matters’

The European Union believes Hungary aligns with the EU’s stance “where it matters,” Politico reported on March 20, citing three senior officials.

20 March 2025, 02:14 PM

Sikorski: Hungary stopping Ukraine’s EU accession process

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has accused Hungary of blocking the start of Ukraine’s EU accession talks. He made the statement to reporters in Brussels on Monday, March 17, during a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Onet reported.

17 March 2025, 07:04 PM

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