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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans
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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans

The EU must find ways to bypass Hungary so that the agreed €90 billion loan to Ukraine can be disbursed. Sweden is prepared to be the driving force behind such a procedure, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said to TT
Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election
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Who can you trust in Hungary? Cheating and influence ahead of the election

Fragile polling and allegations of fraud and influence are creating uncertainty ahead of the Hungarian election. The opposition may need a landslide victory to have a chance
Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary

Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act
Trump expresses full support for Orbán ahead of April elections
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Trump expresses full support for Orbán ahead of April elections

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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts
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EU wants explanation from Hungary on Russian contacts

The European Commission wants an explanation from Hungary after information from the US about Hungary's regular reporting to Moscow.
Document: Russian proposal for fake assassination attempt in Hungary
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Document: Russian proposal for fake assassination attempt in Hungary

Hungary's pro-Russian prime minister Viktor Orbán has faced headwinds ahead of this spring's elections. To help him, Russian intelligence has hatched a drastic proposal - a staged assassination attempt, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post
Ukrainians were forcibly injected in Hungary, Ukrainian sources say
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Ukrainians were forcibly injected in Hungary, Ukrainian sources say

Hungarian special police forcibly injected one of several Ukrainians arrested earlier in March during an operation linked to a bank robbery, Ukrainian sources told The Guardian.
Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine
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Despite scolding, Orbán denies EU loan to Ukraine

Fierce criticism and a "massive scolding" were voiced, but EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stubbornly refuses billion-dollar loans to Ukraine
Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism
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Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism

Are four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar
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More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar

More than 100,000 people gathered in rival demonstrations on the streets of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Sunday, in a showdown between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar.
Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election
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Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US
Russian support plan for Orbán in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections
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Russian support plan for Orbán in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections

Russia has launched a campaign to help Viktor Orbán win Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections. The Hungarian opposition is furious
Orbán keeps Ukrainian gold amid suspected money laundering probe in Hungary
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Orbán keeps Ukrainian gold amid suspected money laundering probe in Hungary

Hungary is holding large Ukrainian assets in the country, creating a sensitive political situation.
Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe
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Putin says Russia can deliver oil and gas to Europe

Russia can supply both oil and gas to Europe if asked, President Vladimir Putin says. The statement comes shortly after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said the EU must ease sanctions on Russian oil as oil prices soar
Hungary releases seven Ukrainians arrested over gold shipment
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Hungary releases seven Ukrainians arrested over gold shipment

Hungary has released the seven Ukrainian citizens who were detained, the Ukrainian foreign minister announced. The seven bank employees were carrying gold and cash when they were taken into custody in Hungary
Hungary receives two prisoners of war after visit to Moscow
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Hungary receives two prisoners of war after visit to Moscow

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow a little over a month before Hungary's parliamentary elections. Szijjártó brought a promise that two Hungarian prisoners of war would be released
Putin and Orbán hold telephone conversation about Ukraine
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Putin and Orbán hold telephone conversation about Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again been in contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin - now by phone.
Orbán's attack on Zelensky: Respect us
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Orbán's attack on Zelensky: Respect us

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses Ukraine of wanting to drag Hungary into the war.
EU leaders in Kyiv, without promises of new aid money
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EU leaders in Kyiv, without promises of new aid money

They had hoped to bring gifts in the form of a new sanctions package and clarity on the EU's billion-euro loan. But when EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa visit Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, they are essentially empty-handed
Costa's letter to Orbán: Show respect for European Council decisions
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Costa's letter to Orbán: Show respect for European Council decisions

“Decisions taken in the European Council must be respected. ” European Council President António Costa lashes out at Hungary's Viktor Orbán after he threatened the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback
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Hungary's sanctions snub called a setback

A setback and a message we did not want to send. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is disappointed that Hungary and Slovakia are blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and that Budapest is threatening to overturn the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes Druzhba pipeline oil transportation
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Hungary blocks EU sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes Druzhba pipeline oil transportation

Hungary will block the EU's new sanctions package against Russia, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced.
Orbán threatens to block EU loan to Ukraine unless Druzhba pipeline is reopened
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Orbán threatens to block EU loan to Ukraine unless Druzhba pipeline is reopened

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is threatening to veto the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine unless an oil pipeline from Russia is reopened.
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