Hungary PM Orbán Intensifies Crackdown On Independent Media

07 Aug 2024

As European leaders criticize Viktor Orbán’s unsanctioned foreign policy meetings, the Hungarian Prime Minister has ramped up his campaign against independent media and civil society groups at home. Media outlets and watchdog groups not aligning with the government face increasing pressure, exacerbated by the newly established sovereignty protection office. ...

Viktor Orban Meets Xi Jinping In Beijing Amid Ukraine Conflict And NATO Summit

02 Aug 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday, following a contentious visit to Moscow and a subsequent trip to Kyiv, which Orban described as part of a “peace mission.” The meeting, held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, focused on discussions related to the...

Orban, Trump Ready To Broker Peace In Russia-Ukraine War

17 Jul 2024

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has informed European leaders that former U.S. President Donald Trump is prepared to act as a peace broker between Russia and Ukraine if he is re-elected. This assertion has sparked concerns across Europe that Trump might pressure Kyiv into ceding territory to Moscow. Orban’s statement...

EU Officials Boycott Hungary’s Meetings Amid Pro-Russian Diplomacy

16 Jul 2024

Top EU officials will boycott informal meetings hosted by Hungary during its EU rotating presidency, following Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's unauthorized meetings with foreign leaders about Ukraine. This decision, announced by European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer on Monday, reflects the growing frustration among European partners. The European Commission president,...

Viktor Orban Likely To Meet Trump: Hungarian PM Spoiled The NATO Summit

11 Jul 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has stirred controversy at a NATO summit held between 9-11 July, by meeting with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping before heading to Washington. He ignored Joe Biden at the summit but plans to meet Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss a Ukraine peace deal outside...

Viktor Orbán Supports Donald Trump, Criticizes US Policies On Ukraine

09 Jul 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently sparked controversy by endorsing former President Donald Trump and criticizing current US policies, especially regarding Ukraine. Orbán, known for his support of Russia and his strong leadership style, expressed doubts about American strategies in the region and praised Trump for his perceived peaceful approach...

Hungary’s President Meets Xi In Beijing, Days After Talks With Putin

09 Jul 2024

President Xi Jinping has called for renewed dialogue between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing. Orban's visit, which he has branded as a “peace mission,” follows similar trips to Russia and Ukraine last week to explore possibilities for a peaceful resolution to...

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban’s Moscow Trip Draws Criticism From EU

05 Jul 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's visit to Moscow for talks with Vladimir Putin has sparked controversy and condemnation from European leaders. Despite Hungary assuming the EU's rotating presidency. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg confirmed that NATO was informed in advance of Orban's trip, emphasizing that Orban was representing Hungary, not NATO....

Orban’s Historic Visit To Ukraine Amidst European Diplomatic Milestones

02 Jul 2024

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion began on 24 February 2022. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss peace in Europe and relations between Hungary and Ukraine. This visit happened on Tuesday and is notable because Orban has often opposed...