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Russia
Hungarian journalists, based on internal documents they have obtained, said the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade lied about a 2022 Russian hack report by denying the incidents.
May. 17
Hungary
Earlier this week, the Chinese leader kicked off his trip in France, a visit that was cordial but also highlighted tensions between Beijing and the EU over the war in Ukraine and global trade.
May. 9
Kyiv
Starting today, tickets for the Kyiv–Vienna route can be purchased online with ID verification through Ukraine’s eGovernment portal, with similar measures expected for other international routes.
Mar. 18
Zelensky
Thursday’s phone call that was the first direct communication between Kyiv and Budapest since their Foreign Ministers met in Uzhhorod in late January discussed the way ahead.
Mar. 15
War in Ukraine
Early voting begins in Russian elections; US Ambassador gives Orban a dressing down; Stockholm promises €30 million in ammo; Russia moves westward in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk
Mar. 15
Ukraine
Great Britain, one of Ukraine’s main allies, and Hungary, a strategically important neighbor, have been without ambassadors for over six months.
Mar. 3
NATO
After almost two years of intense negotiations, Budapest’s National Assembly dealt another blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s geopolitical ambitions.
Feb. 27
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Feb. 11
Ukraine
Death threats, €50 billion in aid, a minority rights argument, and a showdown between Hungary and the EU mean a lot is at stake on Thursday in Brussels.
Feb. 1
Ukraine
Budapest said that it had submitted a new “compromise” proposal in preparation for the summit on Thursday.
Jan. 30
Ukraine
An internal EU document has shown Brussels’ plans to cut funding to Hungary and undermine its economy if it continues to veto future EU funding for Ukraine during the upcoming Feb. 1 summit.
Jan. 29
Ukraine
Kyiv and Budapest seeking to patch up their differences and find a formula for cooperation.
Jan. 29
War in Ukraine
European leaders will consider taking strong action against Hungary if it continues to block the €50 billion aid package for Ukraine at an extraordinary leaders' summit on Feb. 1.
Jan. 23
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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