Russia, Hungary and EU

Belgian King to Step In if Hungary Prevents EU Sanctions on Russia
The European Union (EU) faces a critical challenge as Hungary signals it may veto the extension of sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, introduced in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022,
Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the matter only after consulting with the incoming Trump administration,
EU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to block Hungary’s potential veto of Russian sanctions
The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.
EU to involve Belgian king if Orbán vetoes sanctions against Russia - FT
The European Union is considering options in case Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Moscow. One of the ways could be the law of the Kingdom of Belgium from the Second World War, the Financial Times reports.
EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned the bloc’s other 26 leaders he might block the sanctions’ renewal, citing his expectation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Orban argued that if Trump eased U.
Putin Allies in NATO Face Political Turmoil
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's allies in Hungary and Slovakia are increasingly facing backlash for their pro-Moscow stance.
Anadolu Ajansi11d
Ukraine says ready to fill Hungary's place in EU, NATO if it chooses Russian blocs
If the Hungarian side prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and the United States, it should acknowledge this openly,’ ...
The Tablet11d
Hilarion relegated to parish work by Moscow for ‘unsuitable’ lifestyle
The governing synod of the Russian Orthodox Church’s demoted Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev to parish work following claims of ...
Top Hungarian Official Sanctioned by US for Alleged Corruption
The latest sanctions comes as the U.S. has intensified scrutiny of Hungary's alignment with Russia with previous sanctions ...
Hungarian minister sanctioned by US 'strengthened' by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán says
Hungary's prime minister says sanctions issued by the United States last week against a powerful Hungarian official have “strengthened” that official’s standing within the populist government ...
Al Jazeera English11d
Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO
While clearly tongue-in-cheek, it also reflects the serious tension that has built up between Ukraine and Hungary, with Budapest offering support for Moscow’s narratives over the war in Ukraine ...
Bloomberg L.P.29d
Hungary Working to Keep Gas Transit Via Ukraine Open, Orban Says
Hungary is seeking a solution that would allow gas flows to Europe via Ukraine to continue once the current transit contract between Moscow and Kyiv expires, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said ...
Time26d
ALLIANCES: How to Help Hungary
The immediate problem was Hungary, where, since neither the Russians ... will not move its military frontiers that much closer to Moscow if the Russians agree to move their troops out.
US imposes sanctions on key aide to Hungary's Orban for suspected corruption
BUDAPEST - The United States imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for alleged corruption, the U.S ...
Kyiv Independent on MSN9d
Russia’s gas sector is running out of options after end of transit deal
Ukraine’s decision to end the gas transit deal with Russian energy giant Gazprom has been hailed by President Volodymyr ...
Hungary slams Ukrainian attacks on sovereignty
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has called for the TurkStream gas pipeline to be protected Budapest considers any attempts ...