Ukraine's economy doesn't match that of the EU.” Relations between Hungary and Ukraine continue to deteriorate. In a statement, Viktor Orban blasted “hostile and aggressive” comments made by Ukrainian authorities over Kiev's decision to cut off Russian gas transit to Central Europe.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticised Ukraine's decision to stop transiting Russian gas from the beginning of 2025, warning that Budapest may take retaliatory measures. Source: European Pravda,
Regarding NATO, the Hungarian PM stated unequivocally that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is currently not on the agenda and will not be for the foreseeable future. Responding to a journalist’s question, he explained that there will never be unanimous agreement on this issue. He went on to describe discussions around Ukraine’s NATO membership as a
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán met Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Tuesday for a working lunch focused on energy security and regional cooperation. The discussions were prompted by Ukraine’s recent gas transit halt,
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that Ukraine must show “respect” toward Hungary and Slovakia, emphasizing that Kiev has no right to “dictate” terms to EU members. Speaking at a press conference in Bratislava on Tuesday after meeting with his Slovak counterpart,
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban reiterated his dissatisfaction over Ukraine not renewing the natural gas transit contract with Russia’s Gazprom, during a visit to Slovakia on Jan. 21.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed concerns over a potential new energy crisis in Europe, attributing the threat to Ukraine’s recent decision to block gas transit and the outgoing US administration's sanctions on Russian oil.
The European Union is facing another potential showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his refusal to sign off on an extension of sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine.
The European Union faces a potential threat of missing the deadline for renewing sanctions against Russia due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's refusal to support their extension, Bloomberg reported on Jan.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday that Ukraine's accession to the European Union "would, for the time being, bring more dangers than opportunities from the point of view of Hungarians".
Ukraine decision to block gas transit and new US sanctions are driving Europe toward a new energy crisis according to the Hungarian PM Read Full Article at RTcom
Donald Trump's presidency in the United States will trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, launching what he called an offensive to "occupy" Brussels.