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Ukraine has dealt a financial blow to Hungary’s leadership, but in doing so did not violate any points of its association agreement with the EU.
Aug. 3
Ukraine
The EU Commission Vice President said analysis shows sanctions Kyiv imposed on Lukoil don’t affect transit operations carried out by traders via the Druzhba pipeline – if Lukoil isn’t the owner.
Aug. 2
Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month extending Hungary's fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus.
Aug. 2
War in Ukraine
Once close allies, Poland and Hungary's relations have soured over Budapest's warm ties with Russia and its blocking of EU refunds for member states providing munitions to Kyiv.
Jul. 31
War in Ukraine
Europe alarmed over Hungary’s fast-tracking of visa-seekers from Russia, Belarus; Russians tremble as Kyiv’s attacks increasingly target their towns; Fourth Finn volunteer killed in action in Ukraine.
Jul. 31
Europe
He said that in contrast to the “weakness” of the West, Russia’s position in world affairs was rational and predictable
Jul. 28
Hungary
Budapest did not publicly announce the loan but confirmed it upon media inquiries. The loan, the largest among its debts, is subject to be repaid fully within three years.
Jul. 26
War in Ukraine
Slovakia and Hungary halted oil imports from Lukoil via the Druzhba pipeline after Ukraine banned Lukoil resource transit last month.
Jul. 24
War in Ukraine
Slovakia and Hungary have increased pressure on Kyiv after they said last week they had stopped receiving oil from Lukoil via Ukraine.
Jul. 23
War in Ukraine
Hungary’s repeated uncoordinated steps to speak against EU unity must “have some formal consequences,” EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said.
Jul. 23
War in Ukraine
“Russia is banking on Europe and the West going soft, and some in Europe are playing along,” von der Leyen told the European Parliament.
Jul. 18
War in Ukraine
Hungary's Finance Minister presented his counterparts with Budapest's priorities during its time at the helm but maintaining the 27-nation bloc's support for Ukraine was noticeably not listed.
Jul. 16
Hungary
Orban has been a vocal supporter of Trump, and last met the 2024 Republican presidential hopeful in March.
Jul. 12
Russia
In the letter, Orban said that he was not speaking for the entire EU during his visits but claimed his aim was to understand the Ukrainian and Russian positions.
Jul. 9
War in Ukraine
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV quoted Xi as saying the "international community should create conditions and provide assistance for the two sides to resume direct dialogue and negotiations".
Jul. 8
Hungary
The unannounced visit comes a day before the NATO summit and follows Orban's surprise trips to Russia and Ukraine in the past week.
Jul. 8
The EU currently has 15 packages of sanctions against Russia, which must be unanimously renewed every six months by all 27 member states.
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