Black Sea Energy receives 'Project of Mutual Interest' status by EU
The European Commission has officially granted the Black Sea Energy project PMI (Project of Mutual Interest) status.
Hungary
Orban flying to meet with Putin
The meeting will focus on the peace process in Ukraine
Budapest to file appeal against Brussels over plans to ban Russian gas - Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban intends to appeal to the European Court of Justice over the European Union's plans to phase out gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027.
Russia still ready for summit with U.S. - Lavrov
Moscow is still ready for a Russia-U.S. summit in Budapest, with contacts between the sides continuing, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
US backing strengthens Hungary's resistance to EU Russian energy ban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared intensified opposition to EU initiatives targeting Russian gas and oil import.
Hungary issues permits for NPP construction by Russia
The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority has issued the required permits to begin main construction of the Paks-2 NPP, the Rosatom press service reported.
Trump mum on whether Hungary to be exempt from anti-Russian sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump did not specify whether Washington will make an exception for Budapest from its anti-Russian sanctions.
Hungary announces desire to continue purchasing Russian oil
Hungary is going to seek waivers from U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian companies that disrupt Russian oil and gas supplies to Central European countries, head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Office Gergely Gulyas said.
Lavrov announces readiness to maintain dialogue with the US, Szijjártó says
The minister explained that Lavrov assured him that the Russian side is ready for a meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
Hungary won’t block new anti-Russian sanctions
Hungary does not plan to interfere with the adoption of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
Preparations underway for Putin-Trump meeting - Zakharova
Russian diplomats are conducting "very thorough and truly serious" work to prepare the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said.
Trump explains why he wants to meet Putin in Budapest
U.S. President Donald Trump described Hungary as a safe and suitable location for his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Lavrov and Rubio to meet to organize Putin-Trump summit
U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks that he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin within two weeks symbolize the shared understanding of the need not to delay these talks, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Hungary begins preparations for Putin-Trump meeting
According to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Budapest has initiated preparations for hosting negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Putin and Trump to meet in Budapest
The leaders of Russia and the USA will meet for the second time in two months, with Hungary's capital selected for their upcoming talks after their meeting in Alaska.
Hungarian PM visits Azerbaijan
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban arrived in Azerbaijan on Monday to participate in the 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
There is no alternative to Russian fuel, Orban says
He emphasized that there is no alternative to Russian fuel, and therefore, Hungary will continue to import it via the Druzhba pipeline
Azerbaijani students choose Russia
Russia remains one of the top study destinations for Azerbaijani students, with nearly two hundred people arriving for the new academic year.
Budapest: Hungary not to refuse Russian oil
Hungary has declared that rejecting Russian oil supplies remains impossible, stating that the United States shows greater understanding on this issue than the European Union.
EU postpones 19th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission will not present the next package of anti-Russian sanctions on September 17 as planned, with the announcement indefinitely postponed, Politico reported, citing a European diplomat and an official from one of the bloc’s member states.
