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Zelenskyy names opponents of Ukraine’s accession to NATO United States, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia currently do not support our NATO membership - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named the countries that are still opposed to Ukraine's accession to NATO. 9 778 135

Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto Szijjártó hints that Hungary will block Ukraine’s path to EU by stopping transit of Russian energy resources Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has responded to a bill registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine that bans the transit of Russian oil and gas during martial law. 3 911 44

Sijjarto criticizes suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine Europe is in difficult situation due to termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, - Sijjarto Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that Ukraine allegedly put the EU in a difficult economic situation by stopping the transit of Russian gas through its territory. 4 961 53

electricity Poland is ready to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Hungary and Romania support it - Wapinski, spokesman for power grids Poland will be able to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia follows through on its threats to cut off supplies. However, Warsaw can help Ukraine only in agreement with its partners Hungary and Romania. 3 446 12

Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not speak with Viktor Orban Orban has "too warm" relations with Putin. He has no mandate to negotiate - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not speak with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 2 304 23 Previously in trend: War

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Peter Szijjarto Sijjarto on "Christmas truce": "If there are no hostilities, there will be no Russian advance" Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that at a meeting of EU diplomats on December 16, almost no one supported the idea of a "Christmas truce" between Russia and Ukraine, proposed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 3 690 42

Slovakia and Hungary block EU sanctions against Georgia Hungary and Slovakia blocked EU sanctions against Georgia - Josvjak Debate on the situation in Georgia ends in the European Union. Slovakia and Hungary are blocking the introduction of sanctions. 3 718 28 Previously in trend: EU sanctions

Orban, Zelenskyy Orban says he proposed Christmas truce between Ukraine and Russia, but Zelenskyy allegedly rejected his idea Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban said he had proposed that Ukraine and Russia make a Christmas truce and a large-scale POWs exchange. 6 051 59 Previously in trend: War

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhii Tykhyi MFA - Szijjártó: Ukraine does not need intermediaries in communication with Trump’s team Ukraine does not need to turn to intermediaries to establish communication with the team of US President-elect Donald Trump. 3 572 11 Previously in trend: War

Hungary will help Trump end war in Ukraine Hungary will help Trump end war in Ukraine - Szijjártó After the US presidential election, the end of the war in Ukraine has never seemed so close. 2 518 36 Previously in trend: War

Who is against Ukraine's Invitation to NATO: Le Monde article United States, Germany and Hungary are still against inviting Ukraine to NATO – Le Monde France and the United Kingdom support Ukraine's invitation to join NATO, while a number of NATO countries are against it. 3 215 36

Szijjarto travelled to Russia again and met with Lavrov Szijjarto travelled to Russia and met with Lavrov: "War cannot be ended on battlefield". PHOTOS Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó travelled to Russia once again and met with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. 5 183 21 Previously in trend: War

боррель,жозеп Due to Hungary’s position, 6.6 billion euros of compensation for Ukraine remain blocked - Borrell The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, has stated that he failed to overcome Hungary's veto, which blocked 6.6 billion euros of the European Peace Fund to compensate EU countries for the supply of military aid to Ukraine. 1 904 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Правоохоронець допомагав ухилянтам SBI exposes Kyiv law enforcement officer who smuggled evaders to Hungary for USD 10,000. PHOTO SBI officers exposed a law enforcement officer from Kyiv who helped men liable for military service to illegally cross the border with Hungary for $10,000. 2 416 6

Радник Орбана заявив, що Трамп має подзвонити Путіну Trump must call Putin to speed up end of war - Orban’s adviser Advisor to the Hungarian Prime Minister Balázs Orbán believes that Donald Trump should call dictator Putin to open a line of communication with Russia and facilitate a ceasefire in Ukraine. 5 357 39 Previously in trend: War

Президент Володимир Зеленський Zelenskyy: There will be no bilateral agreement between Ukraine and Hungary without NATO clause Ukraine will not be able to conclude a bilateral agreement with Hungary without a NATO clause. 4 693 23

Зеленський прибув до Угорщини: вперше від початку повномасштабного вторгнення РФ Zelenskyy has arrived in Hungary: for first time since beginning of full-scale invasion of Russian Federation. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Hungary for the European Political Community Summit. 8 674 60

Орбан провів розмову із Трампом Orban had conversation with Trump: "We have big plans for future" Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban had a conversation with Donald Trump. 3 573 38

Орбан прокоментував дипломатичну ініціативу Трампа щодо України Trump, in case of victory, will quickly hold negotiations on end of war in Ukraine - Orban Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expects that Republican candidate Donald Trump if he wins the US election next week, will immediately take the initiative to diplomatically resolve the Russian-Ukrainian war. 5 370 116

глава МЗС Угорщини Сійярто та Лавров Sijjarto meets Lavrov in Minsk and criticizes EU for sanctions During his visit to Minsk, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and said that the Druzhba pipeline would remain the main route for importing crude oil to Hungary. 4 141 28 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions

Президент України Володимир Зеленський Ukraine and Hungary preparing bilateral document, which includes issue of joining NATO - Zelenskyy Ukraine and Hungary are preparing a bilateral document on relations. In it, Kyiv will ask Budapest not to block the invitation to NATO. 1 721 20

орбан EU leadership is trying to overthrow government in Hungary - Orban Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that the leadership of the European Union is trying to overthrow his government and impose a "puppet" administration on Budapest. 4 672 41

Орбан заявив, що Угорщина не підтримує План перемоги Зеленського Zelenskyy’s "Victory Plan" is plan for defeat. Hungary is not involved in this - Orban Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban said he does not support the "Victory Plan" proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and once again calls for a negotiating table with Russia. 8 165 47

У Німеччині впевнені, що Угорщині не вдасться заблокувати кредит для України Hungary will not block loan to Ukraine - German government Ukraine will receive a $50 billion loan despite Hungary's position. 8 117 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Міністр закордонних справ Угорщини Петер Сійярто Sijarto: Ukraine’s accession to NATO will lead to beginning of World War III Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto believes that World War III could break out if Ukraine joins NATO. Budapest opposes the country's membership in the Alliance. 6 070 73

Угорський опозиціонер перервав виступ Орбана в Європарламенті Hungarian opposition leader Gekicki to Orban: "For how much did you betray country? He sold out to Putin and Xi Jinping". VIDEO Hungarian oppositionist Marton Gekicki tried to disrupt Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's speech in the European Parliament, accusing him of betraying the country. 11 623 40

Орбан вважає, що Трамп доб'ється миру в Україні ще до інавгурації у разі переобрання If Trump wins election, he won’t wait for inauguration to achieve peace in Ukraine - Orban Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that if Donald Trump is re-elected US president, he will not even wait for the inauguration to take measures to end the war in Ukraine. 4 387 29 Previously in trend: War

Угорщина блокує кредит на 50 млрд євро для України Hungary blocks $50 billion loan to Ukraine until after US elections Hungary will postpone the final decision on the allocation of a $50 billion loan to Ukraine until after the US presidential election. Budapest has also postponed the decision to extend EU sanctions against Russia. 3 546 35

сійярто EU plans to send military advisors to Ukraine. Hungary is against it - Szijjarto The European Union is allegedly planning to send military advisors to help Ukraine in its war against Russia. Hungary opposes this decision because it believes that it will lead to an escalation of the conflict. 2 629 25

Кордон з Угорщиною New border crossing will be opened on Ukrainian-Hungarian border by end of year, - Szijjarto Hungary is ready to develop the infrastructure of border crossings on the border with Ukraine. 1 219 4

Сибіга та Сійярто Sybiha and Szijjarto discuss Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto discussed ways to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Victory Plan. 1 234 10

В Угорщині відзначають позитивну динаміку довкола нацменшин Hungary notes ’positive dynamics’ with Ukraine in resolving minority issues - Sybiha After talks with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Budapest was noting "positive dynamics" in protecting the rights of the Hungarian national community. 3 174 15

Міністр закордонних справ Угорщини Петер Сійярто Hungary calls for immediate peace in Ukraine - Szijjarto Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that his country supports an immediate end to the war in Ukraine. 5 775 61 Previously in trend: War

Сибіга прибув до Угорщини на переговори з Сійярто Negotiations between Sybiha and Szijjarto begin in Budapest. PHOTO (updated) On Monday, 30 September, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha arrived in Hungary on a working visit. 4 005 21

Помічник Орбана заявив, що Угорщина не чинила б збройного опору в разі нападу РФ Hungary would probably not resist if the Russian Federation attacked it - Orban’s assistant A senior aide to Hungarian Prime Minister Balazs Orban called Ukraine's decision to defend itself against the Russian invasion "irresponsible". According to him, Hungary would not take up arms in such a case. 9 333 96 Previously in trend: War

Сибіга Hungary announces visit of Ukraine’s new Foreign Minister Sybiha next week Next week, the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha will pay a visit to Hungary. 960 6

Дунай вийшов із берегів в Угорщини: Вода дісталася будівлі парламенту Danube overflowed its banks in Hungary: Water got to parliament building. VIDEO In Budapest, Hungary, the Danube River overflowed its banks and began flooding the streets. 17 045 34

Мешканець Донеччини вивозив ухилянтів до Угорщини Up to 7000 dollars per person - Donetsk resident who organized transfer of draft dodgers to Hungary is exposed. PHOTOS During martial law, a resident of the Donetsk region was engaged in the illegal smuggling of draft dodgers to Hungary. 1 622 6

Українські біженці втрачають житло в Угорщині Nearly 3,000 Ukrainian refugees lose their homes due to Hungarian government decree - Human Rights Watch The Hungarian government, in violation of EU law, has issued a decree canceling state funding for a refugee shelter for refugees from western Ukraine. 8 661 42

Шмигаль про відносини з Угорщиною Ukraine and Hungary have rather constructive dialog, - Shmyhal Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine and Hungary are engaged in a fairly constructive dialogue. 1 391 19

Прем’єр Угорщини Віктор Орбан Orban said that his "peacekeeping mission" is not yet complete: Some ’new and convincing initiatives’ to be seen in September Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that his "peacekeeping mission", which he has been working on all summer, is not yet complete, and that "new convincing initiatives" will soon appear. 3 241 19

Прем’єр-міністр Угорщини Віктор Орбан Orban said that Zelenskyy and Putin need to meet: If there is no communication, war is getting worse Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin should meet to end the war that Russia has launched against Ukraine. 4 098 41 Previously in trend: War

Українська школа в Угорщині First school for Ukrainian-speaking children opened in Hungary As a result of the agreements reached by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during the Hungarian leader's visit to Kyiv in July this year, the first state bilingual secondary school and gymnasium for Ukrainian children opened its doors in Budapest on 31 August. 1 892 17

Жозеп Боррель Borrell promised to find solution to unblock 6.6 billion euros to help Ukraine The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, promises to find a solution to circumvent the blocking of more than €6 billion from the European Peace Fund, which compensates member states for the cost of arms aid to Ukraine. These funds are blocked due to Hungary's veto. 1 046 5

Угорщина та Словаччина відмовилися схвалити удари України західною зброєю по РФ Hungary and Slovakia oppose allowing Ukraine to strike Russia with Western weapons - Politico Hungary and Slovakia have refused to approve Ukraine's permission to strike Russia with Western weapons. 3 872 34 Previously in trend: War

тиса Body of 23-year-old Ukrainian was found in Tisza River on border with Hungary. This is 41st case - SBGS The body of a man who tried to illegally cross the border and get to Hungary was found in Tisza. 4 176 49

Єврокомісія European Commission analyzes Hungary’s decision to limit aid to Ukrainian refugees The European Commission is analyzing the Hungarian government's decision to suspend social benefits for Ukrainian refugees who came from areas not affected by the war. 2 387 15

сійярто Fighting in Kursk region did not affect gas supplies to Hungary - Szijjarto Despite the fighting in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation near the Sudzha gas metering station, there are no problems with gas supplies to Hungary. 1 614 16