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Poll shows 61% of Hungarians oppose Ukraine's EU membership

A recent Telex survey shows that 61% of Hungarians now oppose Ukraine's EU membership, a notable shift from last year.

12 September 2024, 04:15 PM

Ending the war ‘impossible’ without Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, Orban says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would have to meet in person to settle ceasefire terms, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban said on Sept. 6, as reported by Politico.

6 September 2024, 09:46 PM

Hungary to open first Ukrainian-language school

Starting on Sept. 1, the first Ukrainian-language school in Budapest, Hungary, will enable students to study in both Hungarian and Ukrainian, Viktor Mykyta, Ukrainian governor of Zakarpattya Oblast announced on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 10:04 PM

EU demands explanation from Hungary over eased entry for Russians, Belarusians

The European Commission is expecting an explanation from Hungary by August 19 regarding its decision to simplify entry conditions for citizens of Russia and Belarus, European Commission's representative Anitta Hipper said on Aug. 6.

6 August 2024, 07:18 PM

Hungary’s decision to ease visa restrictions for Russians and Belarusians threatens EU security

Hungary’s decision to ease visa restrictions for Russian and Belarusian citizens poses a potential threat to EU security, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said, Reuters reported on Aug. 2.

2 August 2024, 02:33 PM

European Parliament officially condemns Orban’s ‘peaceful visit’ to Russia

European Parliament condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Russia on a “peace mission” for Ukraine, and also reiterated its position that the EU should continue to support Kyiv until victory, EP press service reported on July 17.

17 July 2024, 05:57 PM

Ukraine-NATO Council ‘seriously’ discussed Orban’s visit to Moscow

The latest meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council paid substantial attention to Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s recent visits to Russia and China, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 15.

15 July 2024, 10:42 PM

Trump represents 'chance for peace' in Ukraine — Hungarian FM

Budapest views the possible second presidency of Donald Trump as a “chance for peace” in Ukraine, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on July 10.

10 July 2024, 11:19 PM

Putin suggests new Ukraine peace terms after meeting with Orbán

Russia insists on the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhya, and Kherson oblasts, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on July 5 during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Moscow.

5 July 2024, 05:50 PM

Hungary won't lead peace talks in Russia-Ukraine war, PM Orbán says

Hungary cannot assume responsibility for peace negotiations in the ongoing war against Ukraine, the country lacks "both the mandate and the international political weight," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said, Telex reported on July 5.

5 July 2024, 02:21 PM

What to make of Orban’s visit to Kyiv — expert interview

Ukrainian political analyst Maksym Dzhyhun explained in an interview with NV Radio on July 2 what can we expect from Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s first trip to Ukraine in 12 years.

4 July 2024, 12:41 AM

Foreign ceasefire proposals lack specifics, Zelenskyy says

The variety of peace plans and ceasefire proposals championed by countries like China and Hungary are vague and lack implementation roadmaps, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on July 3, as reported by Bloomberg.

3 July 2024, 09:04 PM

Orban: Zelenskyy ‘not enthusiastic’ about his peace plan

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán described a lukewarm meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that Zelenskyy was ‘not enthusiastic’ with his ‘peace plan,’ German outlet Weltwoche reported on July 2.

3 July 2024, 04:01 PM

Kremlin has no expectations from Orbán's visit to Kyiv

The Kremlin has no expectations from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's visit to Ukraine, according to the propaganda agency Interfax on July 2.

2 July 2024, 06:45 PM

Orbán proposes ceasefire to expedite Ukraine-Russia talks

A ceasefire could expedite Ukraine's negotiations with Russia, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán during a press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 2.

2 July 2024, 04:37 PM

Hungarian PM arrives in Kyiv on first Ukraine visit since war with Russia outbreak

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived in Kyiv for his first visit to Ukraine since the war with Russia outbreak, European Pravda media outlet reported on July 2, citing its sources.

2 July 2024, 10:30 AM

Orbán to lead new right-wing group in European Parliament

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Austria's far-right Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl, and former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced the formation of a new right-wing group in the European Parliament, the Hungarian news portal Telex reported on June 30.

30 June 2024, 04:27 PM

Orban, Zelenskyy plan to meet next week

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban might meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as early as next week in an effort to improve relations under pressure from the European Union, NV’s sister publication European Pravda reported on June 28.

29 June 2024, 02:01 AM

Kyiv expects Hungary won’t obstruct Ukraine’s EU entry

Hungary's presidency of the European Council, starting July 1, will not hinder formal negotiations on Ukraine's EU accession, as Kyiv has invested significantly in its relationship with Hungary, Ukraine’s Deputy PM Olha Stefanishyna said on June 25.

25 June 2024, 10:12 PM

Hungary no longer opposed to Rutte’s NATO chief bid

Budapest no longer opposes the candidacy of Dutch PM Mark Rutte for the position of the next NATO Secretary-General, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban announced on June 18.

18 June 2024, 10:41 PM

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