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Kremlin Hints at Possible Trump-Putin Summit in Hungary

(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that a potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump might occur in Hungary in the near future. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, the gathering...

Kremlin Signals Potential Putin-Trump Meeting in Budapest

(MENAFN) The Kremlin announced on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Budapest, Hungary, within the next two weeks or shortly thereafter. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov spoke on the potential...

Kremlin verifies Putin-Trump meeting in Hungary

(MENAFN) Russian officials have confirmed that a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could be held in Hungary in the near future, possibly within the next two weeks. According to statements...

Hungary Reaffirms Commitment to Russian Energy

(MENAFN) Hungary has emphasized its continued reliance on Russian oil and natural gas to meet its domestic energy demands, asserting it has no plans to cut ties with its long-standing supplier. Speaking at the Russian Energy Week forum held in...

German MEP Files Complaint Against Hungary's Orban

(MENAFN) A legislator from the European Parliament has submitted a criminal complaint targeting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, alleging an attempt to infiltrate his electronic devices with surveillance software. The accusation comes from...

Hungary starts petition against EU’s “war agenda”

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has initiated a campaign opposing what he describes as the European Union’s “war agenda,” cautioning that continued support for Ukraine could steer the bloc into a direct clash with Russia. Orban, who...

Hungary Gains Quiet Support for Peace Stance in EU

(MENAFN) Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, has suggested that Budapest’s peace-oriented position on the war in Ukraine is gradually finding discreet support among other European Union members. However, according to him, many politicians...

Hungary Warns Ukraine Over Respect Amid Oil Dispute

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has cautioned Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to show courtesy toward Hungary, emphasizing that as a member of the European Union, Budapest holds the authority to block significant...

PM of Poland gets accused by Hungary of ‘defending terrorists’

(MENAFN) Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó on Wednesday accused Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk of “defending terrorists” following Tusk’s comments about the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. In a post on X the previous day,...

Hungary’s PM Slams Poland’s Remarks, Says EU Is Not at War with Russia

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban sharply criticized his Polish counterpart, asserting that neither Hungary nor the European Union is at war with Russia over Ukraine. His remarks came in response to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s...

Orban states Hungary doesn’t plan on binding its future to Ukraine’s

(MENAFN) Hungary has no intention of linking its future to Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated, reaffirming his country’s opposition to Kiev’s integration with Western institutions. Speaking to reporters after an informal European Union...

Orban says Hungary doesn’t plan on adopting euro as its currency

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Hungary will not switch to the euro, describing the European Union as “falling apart,” according to reports. EU member states are generally expected to adopt the euro eventually, with...

Lebanon’s monetary crisis and the future of the Central Bank

The below article is part of the series "Seizing Lebanon's Moment," a joint initiative with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). The contributors to this series — who comprise top scholars, policymakers, and...

Orban alleges EU, Ukraine of intervening in Hungary’s politics

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed that top EU officials are collaborating with Ukraine to interfere in Hungary’s internal affairs with the aim of removing his government. Speaking on a podcast on Saturday, Orban said,...

Orban Accuses EU of Meddling in Hungary’s Internal Policies

(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused high-ranking officials within the European Union of collaborating with Ukraine to meddle in Hungary’s internal affairs in an effort to unseat his administration. These claims come amid...

Ilham Aliyev met Prime Minister of Hungary in Gabala

AZERBAIJAN, October 6 - On October 6, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Prime Minister of …

Hungarian FM tells Zelensky to treat Hungary with respect

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to treat Hungary with respect, emphasizing that as an EU member, Budapest can veto much of the aid sent to Kyiv. The warning follows Zelensky’s...

Hungary refuses to supply weapons to Ukraine

(MENAFN) A news agency stated, quoting unidentified sources, the EU headship remains unable to find a plan to circumvent Hungary’s veto, which is currently preventing the launch of accession discussions with Ukraine. Hungary differentiate itself...

Hungary’s Szijjarto Says Zelensky is Losing His Mind

(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has delivered a strong critique of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, accusing Kiev of being fixated on Budapest and fabricating imaginary threats. The statement came in response to recent...

Hungary to continue importing Russian oil, gas

(MENAFN) Hungary has confirmed it will keep importing oil and gas from Russia, rejecting pressure from both Washington and Brussels to sever ties with Moscow, according to reports. Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto made the remarks in an interview...