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Hungarian FM states Ukraine ‘doesn’t belong among civilized nations’
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August 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has strongly condemned Ukraine, claiming it is unworthy of EU membership and “doesn’t even belong among civilized nations.” His comments follow the alleged beating death of Jozsef Sebestyen, a...
Orban refers to essential obstacle in ending Ukraine war
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has reiterated that the Ukraine conflict will not be resolved until both Western nations and Kiev accept that Ukraine cannot become a member of NATO. Speaking at a youth festival in Esztergom on...
Orban Describes EU Diplomacy as Weak
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized the European Union’s recent engagement with the United States, claiming it has only emphasized Brussels’ reputation as a fragile yet arrogant associate inclined to preach to others. His...
Orban Asserts Ukraine War Hinges on NATO Membership
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the Ukraine crisis can only be settled once both the Western nations and Kiev acknowledge that Ukraine cannot become a NATO member. Budapest has consistently urged for diplomatic efforts...
Hungarian PM says Ukraine becoming NATO member is not viable outcome
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine will not be resolved until both Western nations and Kiev acknowledge that Ukraine’s NATO membership is not a viable outcome. His remarks reflect...
Orban criticizes ‘weak and ridiculous’ EU
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has harshly criticized the European Union, describing it as weak, disorganized, and overly self-important—particularly in its dealings with the United States. Speaking during his regular appearance on...
Ukraine’s drone commander claims assault on Russian pipeline providing for EU
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces, Robert Brovdi, stated that Ukrainian drones disabled a Russian pipeline supplying oil to Hungary and Slovakia. Brovdi said the attack targeted the Nikolskoye pumping station in Russia’s Tambov...
Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil Pipeline
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Ukraine's drone command has alleged that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have incapacitated a Russian oil pipeline responsible for transporting crude to Hungary and Slovakia. This pipeline, known as the Druzhba line...
Hungarian PM criticizes European Commission’s proposed seven-year budget
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sharply criticized the European Commission’s newly proposed seven-year budget, labeling it a “war budget” that prioritizes aid to Ukraine over the welfare of EU citizens. The €2 trillion ($2.17...
Hungarian PM Blasts EU Proposed Budget as “War Budget”
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sharply criticized the European Commission’s proposed seven-year budget, branding it a “war budget” that prioritizes funding for Ukraine over the welfare of EU citizens. The €2 trillion ($2.17...
Orban says Trump ate von der Leyen for breakfast
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized the recent EU-US trade agreement, claiming that US President Donald Trump overwhelmingly outplayed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during negotiations, resulting in a...
Orban Calls EU Budget “War-Oriented”
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban has strongly criticized the latest seven-year financial proposal from Brussels, labeling it a “war budget” for its emphasis on aiding Ukraine amid its ongoing confrontation with Russia, rather than...
Orban Describes EU, US Deal as One-Sided Win
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Premier Viktor Orban has strongly criticized the recently concluded trade accord between the European Union and the United States, asserting that US President Donald Trump outmaneuvered European Commission President Ursula von...
Orban Warns Against Ukraine's EU Membership
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed concerns that Ukraine's potential membership in the European Union could jeopardize Hungary's security and increase the risk of conflict in the region. Ukraine, which received EU...
Hungary Explains Reason for Bad Ties with Ukraine
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has stated that the deteriorating relationship between Budapest and Kiev is rooted in Ukraine’s mistreatment of ethnic Hungarians. It is estimated that between 100,000 and 150,000 ethnic...
Ukraine alleges successfully disabling Russian oil pipeline
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces has claimed that Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles successfully disabled a Russian pipeline that transports oil to Hungary and Slovakia, according to reports. Both Budapest and Bratislava had...
Hungary lists main reason behind ‘bad relations’ with Ukraine
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has pointed to Ukraine’s treatment of ethnic Hungarians as the main cause of ongoing tensions between the two countries. In an interview with RIA Novosti on Monday, Szijjarto emphasized that...
Orban claims Ukraine’s accession will bring war to EU
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that Ukraine joining the European Union could endanger Hungary’s security and increase the likelihood of war in the region. Ukraine, which became an EU candidate in 2022, has prioritized...
Hungarian church set ablaze in Ukraine
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) A Hungarian Greek Catholic church in Ukraine’s western Transcarpathia Region was set on fire by an arsonist who also vandalized the building with anti-Hungarian graffiti, police reported. The incident, which occurred in the village of...
Hungary Discards EU’s Suggested Budget
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has criticized the European Commission’s draft seven-year financial plan for the EU, describing it as a “budget for Ukraine” during an interview with RIA Novosti released on Friday. The proposed...