Péter Szijjártó

German Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv for talks

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv to discuss the situation in Ukraine and additional military aid, the DPA agency reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 11:40 AM

Zelenskyy accuses Hungary of meddling in Ukraine’s affairs

Hungary has attempted to interfere in Ukraine’s internal affairs “dozens of ways,” including through espionage activities by its Military National Security Service (KNBSZ), President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with conservative Hungarian outlet Válasz Online on June 10.

10 June 2025, 03:55 PM

Hungary accuses Ukraine of intelligence ops on its soil

Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs János Bóka has accused Ukraine of conducting “information operations” on Hungarian territory, complicating Kyiv’s efforts to join the European Union, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 02:32 PM

Ukraine citizen jailed in Hungary for alleged spying

A Hungarian court has extended the detention of Ukrainian citizen Istvan Gollo, previously accused of espionage, until June 21, Telex reports, citing Fidesz faction leader Máté Kocsis on May 22.

22 May 2025, 11:41 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

Hungary rejects SBU claims of spy network in Zakarpattya Oblast as Ukrainian propaganda

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó dismissed Ukraine’s SBU Security Service’s claims of uncovering a Hungarian military intelligence network in Zakarpattya Oblast as baseless propaganda, stating Budapest received no official notification, ATV reported on May 9.

9 May 2025, 06:55 PM

Szijjártó says Hungary expelling two Ukrainian diplomats over spying accusations

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary is expelling two Ukrainian diplomats accused of “spying for Ukraine,” Magyar Nemzet reported on May 9.

9 May 2025, 04:35 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

Hungary demands changes in Zakarpattia before supporting Ukraine’s EU bid

Hungary will lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU accession only if the rights of Zakarpattia’s Hungarian minority are restored, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on March 22.

23 March 2025, 12:15 PM

Hungary backs down on Russia sanctions veto after U.S. intervention

Hungary, which had threatened to veto the renewal of European Union sanctions against Russia, backed down after a conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Politico reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 01:50 PM

Hungary FM Szijjarto slams EU, Poland for stalling Trump’s peace efforts

The Polish government and European Union are “trying to block peace talks” initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto claimed in a Facebook post on March 7.

8 March 2025, 02:38 PM

European leaders oppose Trump’s Ukraine peace plan — Hungarian FM Szijjártó

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused European leaders of obstructing Donald Trump from brokering a Ukraine peace deal, Telex reported on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 03:35 PM

Hungary backs Trump’s ICC sanctions, vows to reconsider ties

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said he welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the International Criminal Court and that Hungary would reconsider its cooperation with the institution, writing about it on Facebook.

7 February 2025, 02:28 PM

Fico vs. Zelenskyy: Slovak PM stirs gas transit scandal to rally voters

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is deliberately politicizing Ukraine’s decision to stop transiting Russian gas to Europe from 2025, linking it to Slovakia’s internal political dynamics, Slovak political analyst Martin Lendel told NV on Jan. 14.

15 January 2025, 01:10 PM

Hungary’s Szijjártó: Ukraine’s EU bid at risk if Russian gas stops

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has threatened to block Ukraine’s accession to the European Union if it halts the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

9 January 2025, 10:43 AM

Hungary pushes Ukraine peace initiative after Trump-Orban meeting

Budapest will continue its Ukraine "peace mission", Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met US President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Dec. 9, the American weekly Barron's reported, citing AFP.

11 December 2024, 12:06 PM

Trump victory raises hopes for peace in Ukraine, Hungary's foreign minister says

Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election increases the chances for peace in Ukraine, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in a Facebook post on Nov. 6.

7 November 2024, 03:26 AM

Hungarian Foreign Minister justifies meetings with Russia’s Lavrov

Hungary has the "sovereign right to negotiate with anyone," Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Oct. 31 during the Eurasian Security Conference in Minsk, Belarus, reports Politico.

1 November 2024, 11:55 AM

Budapest looks to increase Russian gas imports

Hungary has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s Gazprom, paving the way for ramping up natural gas imports, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced on Oct. 10.

11 October 2024, 12:11 AM

Ukraine’s NATO entry could lead to World War III — Hungary

Making Ukraine a full NATO member could potentially spark World War III, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Oct. 9.

9 October 2024, 11:09 PM

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