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Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West

Hungary's foreign minister says the West’s steady criticism of his country on democratic and cultural issues makes the right-wing government reluctant to offer support on practical matters, specifically NATO’s buildup against Russia

The Independent UK

Is Hungary shifting the focus of its nuclear sector from Russia to France?

Hungary is in talks with France about the possibility of enlarging the French role in refurbishing its nuclear programme. This could eventually lead to the replacement of Russia at Hungary's only atomic power plant, marking a shift in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's pro-Moscow stance.

Radio France Internationale

Hungary would not act on Putin arrest warrant, official says

The chief of staff to Hungary's prime minister says Hungarian authorities wouldn't arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he were to enter the country despite him being the subject of an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Hungary would not arrest Putin, says PM Orban's chief of staff

Hungary would not arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin if he entered the country, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday, adding that it would have no legal grounds.

Reuters

Hungary's ruling party to back Finland's NATO accession in March 27 vote

Hungary's legislature will vote on the ratification of Finland's NATO accession on March 27 and the majority ruling party bloc will unanimously support the bid, the leader of the ruling Fidesz party's parliamentary group said on Friday.

Reuters

Hungary pressures EU by delaying Finland, Sweden NATO vote

Nearly a year after Sweden and Finland officially applied to join NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, their admission into the military alliance remains unresolved because two NATO members — Turkey and Hungary — still haven't approved their bids

The Independent UK

Macron pushes for European unity during meeting with Hungary's Viktor Orban

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Paris on Monday evening to discuss a range of issues against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Orban’s anti-EU statements have frequently lead to confrontations with Brussels.

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Macron meets with Hungary's Orban at Elysée Palace to discuss Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron received Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban to discuss the Ukraine war and other issues ahead of a European Council meeting over a working dinner at the Elysée Palace on Monday night.

France 24

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Hungary vows to fight in EU court to defend anti-LGBT law

Hungary's Justice Minister said late on Wednesday that Budapest would fight in the Court of Justice of the EU to defend an education law that Brussels says discriminates against people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Reuters

Hungary further delays vote on Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Hungary is further delaying a vote on ratifying Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession bids

The Independent UK

Pope to visit Hungary in April, migration and war on agenda

Pope Francis will visit Hungary at the end of April

The Independent UK

Hungary signals fresh delay in Finland, Sweden NATO approval

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff signalled on Saturday a possible further delay in Budapest's ratification of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, saying a vote may take place only in the second half of March.

Reuters

Hungary PM says more talks needed on Finland, Sweden NATO bids

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that more parliamentary group talks were needed before lawmakers vote on the ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids which they will begin debating on Wednesday.

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Hungary to debate Finland, Sweden NATO bid next Wednesday -agenda

Hungary's parliament will start debating the ratification of Finland and Sweden's NATO membership next Wednesday, the agenda of next week's parliamentary session showed this Wednesday.

Reuters

Hungary could ratify NATO membership for Finland, Sweden in March -report

Hungary's parliament could ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden early next month, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the preliminary agenda of next week's parliamentary session.

Tribune News Service

The post-Cold War era is gone. A new arms race has arrived

Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, the government in neighboring Poland passed a law to more than double the size of its military, and went shopping for weapons.

Reuters

China's top diplomat urges end to hostilities ahead of Moscow visit

China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who is to visit Russia this week on the one-year anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, called on Monday for negotiations and peace for the sake of the world and Europe in particular.

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The Independent UK

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of prolonging war in Ukraine

Hungary's prime minister says the European Union is partly to blame for prolonging Russia’s war in Ukraine

Reuters

Hungary's Orban says Europe 'drifting into' Ukraine war

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that Europe was "indirectly at war with Russia" as several European countries pledge to send battle tanks to help Ukraine fight Moscow's invasion.

Reuters

Hungary must bolster judiciary 'very soon' to recover billions from EU - top official

Hungary must bolster the independence of its judiciary "very soon" to stand a realistic chance of getting any of the 15.4 billion euros envisaged for Budapest from the European Union's COVID recovery stimulus, a senior EU official said.

Reuters

Hungary's foreign minister visits Minsk amid Olympics row

Hungary's foreign minister paid a visit to Minsk on Monday to keep "channels of communication open" as a group of 35 countries demanded that Russian and Belarusian athletes be banned from the 2024 Olympics.

Reuters

'Fences protect Europe', Hungary's Orban says ahead of EU migration summit

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday called for European Union financing for border fences, reviving an idea long seen as inadmissible ahead of a summit of the bloc's leaders to discuss curbing irregular immigration.

Reuters

Ukraine tells Hungary 'anti-Ukrainian rhetoric' must stop

Ukraine protested to Hungary's ambassador on Tuesday over "disparaging" comments made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and urged Budapest to stop what it called anti-Ukrainian rhetoric.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine: ‘Fast-Track’ Talks Underway for Missiles, Planes

Ukraine and its Western allies are engaged in "fast-track" talks on the possibility of equipping the invaded country with long-range missiles and military aircraft, a top Ukrainian presidential aide said Saturday. Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Ukraine’s supporters in the West "understand how the war…

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