Russia, Hungary and EU

Hungary's Orban threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia
The European Union requires a unanimous vote to extend sanctions on Russia, a situation Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to use to pressure the bloc into forcing Ukraine to reopen a transit pipeline for Russian gas.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal Amid Orban Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
After Trump targets Putin, Orban revises Hungary’s strategy on EU sanctions against Russia
Orban, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the EU, has broken with the majority of European leaders and vocally opposed such sanctions, arguing they did more to damage Euro
Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.
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
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’s Viktor Orbán Endorses Trump’s Executive Orders
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key ally of Russia and a good friend of Donald Trump’s, took to X to congratulate ...
The crucial importance of Trump’s pick for ambassador to Hungary
The Orbán government and the “postliberal” philosophies promoted by leading Hungarian conservatives have considerable ...
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Hungary’s blueprint for one-man rule in America
In a recent Politico article, former Hungarian parliamentary member Gábor Scheiring discussed how President Viktor Orbán used authoritarian tactics to erode democratic practices and institutions in ...
Orbán declares offensive to 'occupy Brussels' as Trump presidency begins
The Hungarian Prime Minister said during a speech in Budapest that the EU's leaders are driving it into isolation. He also ...
'Our Turn To Shine': Hungary's Orban Congratulates Trump
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban congratulated US President Donald Trump on his inauguration Monday, saying they should now "occupy Brussels".