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What to Do With Ukraine’s Grain Exports EXCLUSIVE
Poland
OPINION: What to Do With Ukraine’s Grain Exports
The diplomatic spat between Ukraine and Poland – close allies in their resistance to Russian aggression – over grain exports threatens to poison an otherwise solid alliance. It must be resolved.
By Anders Aslund
Sep. 22, 2023
Ukraine 'Trench Professor' Morphs Into Wartime Diplomat
War in Ukraine
Ukraine 'Trench Professor' Morphs Into Wartime Diplomat
A year and a half into the Russian invasion, Kyiv seeks to ease frosty relations with its western neighbour Hungary
By AFP
Aug. 26, 2023
Ukraine’s Ombudsman Complains Over Silence of Hungarian Counterpart on POWs
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ombudsman Complains Over Silence of Hungarian Counterpart on POWs
Kyiv Steps up Criticism of Budapest for its Collusion with Russia Concerning Ukrainian POWs.
By UkrInform
Jun. 24, 2023
Hungary’s Behavior Puts EU and NATO at Risk – Time to Say Enough is Enough
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Hungary’s Behavior Puts EU and NATO at Risk – Time to Say Enough is Enough
Despite being a member of both the EU and NATO, Hungary appears to side with Russia. It is now time for Hungary to prove with whom it wants to be.
By Lada Roslycky
Jun. 23, 2023
What’s Behind Hungary’s Strange Behavior Concerning Ukrainian POWs EXCLUSIVE
Russia
OPINION: What’s Behind Hungary’s Strange Behavior Concerning Ukrainian POWs
Hungarian authorities have been very cagey about their involvement in the release of Ukrainian POWs held by Russia.
By Maryna Shashkova
Jun. 22, 2023
Ukraine Says Hungary Barring Access to Returned POWs
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says Hungary Barring Access to Returned POWs
Hungary has sought to maintain close ties with the Kremlin despite its invasion of Ukraine.
By AFP
Jun. 19, 2023
EU 'Discomfort' at Hungary Chairing Bloc Meetings
Hungary
EU 'Discomfort' at Hungary Chairing Bloc Meetings
EU members question Hungary's credentials to assume rotating presidency
By AFP
May. 31, 2023
Hungary Stalls New EU Funds for Ukraine Arms
War in Ukraine
Hungary Stalls New EU Funds for Ukraine Arms
Hungary continues to cause problems within EU's common funding in support of Ukraine.
By AFP
May. 17, 2023
US Slaps Sanctions on Russia-Backed Bank in Hungary
War in Ukraine
US Slaps Sanctions on Russia-Backed Bank in Hungary
American Ambassador concerned about “continued eagerness of Hungarian leaders to expand and deepen ties with the Russian Federation despite Russia’s ongoing brutal aggression”.
By AFP
Apr. 13, 2023
Orban’s Chief of Staff: Hungary Would Not Arrest Putin
Hungary
Orban’s Chief of Staff: Hungary Would Not Arrest Putin
Hungary continues its kid-glove approach to Putin, refusing to uphold an arrest warrant issued by a court whose founding statute Budapest had signed and ratified.
By Kyiv Post
Mar. 24, 2023
Hungary FM Visits Belarus to Urge Peace in Ukraine War
War in Ukraine
Hungary FM Visits Belarus to Urge Peace in Ukraine War
PM Viktor Orban has nursed close ties with both Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko and, while voicing condemnation of Russia’s full-scale invasion, has not mentioned Putin by name.
By AFP
Feb. 13, 2023
EU Strikes Deal With Hungary to Get 18-Bn-Euro Aid to Ukraine
War in Ukraine
EU Strikes Deal With Hungary to Get 18-Bn-Euro Aid to Ukraine
The EU and Budapest have a long-running dispute about the rule-of-law and democracy in Hungary.
By AFP
Dec. 13, 2022
Ukraine Responds to Orban’s Wearing Scarf with Map of ‘Greater Hungary’
Hungary
Ukraine Responds to Orban’s Wearing Scarf with Map of ‘Greater Hungary’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday, Nov. 20,appeared at a football match of the Hungarian national team with a scarf depicting a map of “Greater Hungary” with parts of neighboring states
By UkrInform
Nov. 22, 2022