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Trump dismisses Orban’s request to exempt Hungary from sanctions

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s appeal to exempt Hungary from sanctions targeting Russian oil companies. Orban told Kossuth Radio on Friday that he would seek relief for Hungary during his...

Trump Rejects Hungary’s Request Regarding Russian Oil

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has turned down Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s appeal to spare Hungary from sanctions imposed on Russian oil. Orban explained in an interview with a radio on Friday that he intends to convince Trump during his...

Trump Turns Down Hungary’s Russian Oil Exemption Request

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s request to shield Hungary from sanctions targeting Russian oil firms. Orban told media on Friday that he plans to appeal directly to Trump during his...

Hungary Hails Meeting Between Trump, Xi as “Successful”

(MENAFN) Hungary’s foreign minister on Thursday described a high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping as “successful,” noting that agreements reached on trade and rare earths represent “good news” for...

Hungary hails great meeting between US, China

(MENAFN) Hungary welcomed the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling it “successful” and beneficial for the Hungarian economy. The agreement addressed trade issues, including tariffs and rare earth...

EU Calls on Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to Lift Ukraine Import Bans

(MENAFN) The European Commission on Friday demanded Poland, Hungary, and Slovakia terminate their unilateral prohibitions on Ukrainian agricultural imports, cautioning that such measures breach EU trade regulations. Speaking at the Commission's...

Hungary Shuts Door on Ukraine EU Membership Bid

(MENAFN) Hungary will refuse to greenlight European Union accession negotiations with Ukraine throughout the current administration's tenure, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced Monday. Addressing parliamentary inquiries, Szijjarto declared...

Hungary Plans to Form Anti-Ukraine Bloc

(MENAFN) Hungary is seeking to forge an anti-Ukraine alliance within the European Union by partnering with Slovakia and the Czech Republic, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Viktor Orban revealed. Balazs Orban—unrelated to the Hungarian...

Hungary Seeks to Build Anti-Ukraine Bloc

(MENAFN) Hungary is reportedly aiming to establish an anti-Ukraine coalition within the European Union by partnering with Slovakia and the Czech Republic, according to a senior political adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Balazs...

Orban aide says Hungary wants to form anti-Ukraine alliance within EU

(MENAFN) Hungary is reportedly seeking to form an anti-Ukraine bloc within the European Union by coordinating with Slovakia and the Czech Republic, according to a senior adviser to Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Balazs Orban, who is not related to...

Orban aide says Hungary wants anti-Ukraine alliance within EU

(MENAFN) Hungary is reportedly exploring the formation of an anti-Ukraine alliance within the European Union, potentially in cooperation with Slovakia and the Czech Republic, according to Balázs Orbán, a senior adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister...

Hungary Rejects ICC Warrant for Putin's Arrest

(MENAFN) Hungary has declared it will not enforce the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, should he visit the country to meet US President Donald Trump. This statement was made by Hungarian...

Hungary FM says anticipated US-Russia summit remains on track

(MENAFN) Hungary’s foreign minister affirmed on Wednesday that the planned US-Russia peace summit in Budapest remains on track, stressing that preparations are continuing despite widespread international skepticism, according to reports. "Bad news...

Hungary Still Wants US-Russia Peace Summit in Budapest

(MENAFN) Hungary's foreign minister declared on Wednesday that the anticipated US-Russia peace summit scheduled to take place in Budapest is still progressing as planned. He stressed that preparations are continuing even in the face of...

Hungary alleges that Western media will continue spreading ‘fake news’

(MENAFN) Hungary’s foreign minister has dismissed reports suggesting that the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has been scrapped, calling the claims “fake news” designed to undermine peace...

Hungary Gets Selected for Putin-Trump Summit

(MENAFN) Hungary was chosen as the venue for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump because it represents peace, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orban. He emphasized that while Hungary stands for...

Hungary is picked for Putin-Trump summit as it stands for peace— Orban

(MENAFN) Hungary has been selected to host a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump because, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, it represents a stance for peace while much of the EU has “isolated...

Hungary, Russia Coordinate for Putin-Trump Summit

(MENAFN) Hungary and Russia have initiated discussions to organize the upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. In a Facebook update on Friday,...

FM of Hungary says US-Russia summit in Budapest remains on track

(MENAFN) Hungary’s foreign minister confirmed Wednesday that plans for a US-Russia peace summit in Budapest remain active, despite doubts from international observers. "Bad news for the pro-war lobby and good news for those who want peace," Peter...

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...