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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...
Trump-Putin Summit in Hungary Delayed with No End in Sight
(MENAFN) A highly anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially planned to take place in Hungary, has been postponed indefinitely, officials from both governments confirmed Tuesday. The...
Trump Questions Value of Budapest Meeting with Putin
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about the usefulness of his proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting the upcoming discussions in Budapest might not be worth the effort if they fail to yield results....
Trump Cautious on Potential Putin Meeting in Budapest
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty over the value of a potential upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting it should not become a “wasted time.” His remarks came shortly after several US media...
Kremlin says why Hungary got chosen for Trump-Putin summit
(MENAFN) Hungary has been chosen as the location for the next summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, due to both leaders’ favorable relations with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, according to Kremlin...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Anti-Ukraine bloc might get formed within EU
(MENAFN) Slovakia could back Hungary’s proposal to form a coalition within the EU skeptical of Ukraine, according to Lubos Blaha, deputy leader of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Smer Party. Earlier this week, a senior adviser to Hungarian...