Orban flying to meet with Putin
The meeting will focus on the peace process in Ukraine
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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.
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.
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.
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
Oil supplies from Russia to Hungary resumed
Oil supplies from Russia to Hungary, which were suspended after the Ukrainian army struck the Druzhba oil pipeline, have been resumed, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said.
Hungarian Foreign Ministry: U.S. lifts anti-Russia sanctions preventing Paks-2 NPP project
The United States has canceled sanctions against Russia that obstructed construction of the Paks-2 nuclear power plant in Hungary, Hungary’s Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
Hungary and Slovakia oppose EU on Russian oil and gas imports
Budapest and Bratislava will oppose the European Commission’s plan to phase out Russian oil and gas by 2028, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said.
Hungary to sign agreement with Turkey on Russian gas transit
Hungary plans to enter into agreements with Turkey that will ensure an increase in transit supplies of Russian gas via the Turkish Stream pipeline, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Peter Szijjarto said.
Hungary ready to host Russia-Ukraine talks
Hungary is ready to host negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the offer stands, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Hungary to combat Europe’s initiative to phase out Russian gas
Hungary opposes the proposal by the European Commission to phase out Russian gas, and it plans to combat it, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said.
Brussels and Paris stand up for Russian gas
The European Union’s two biggest buyers of Russian liquefied natural gas, Brussels and Paris, are refusing to endorse Brussels' plan to ban Moscow’s gas.
Hungary urges EU not to interfere with Istanbul talks
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto expressed hope for the success of the upcoming talks on resolving the Ukrainian conflict, scheduled to take place on May 15 in Istanbul, and urged the European Union not to undermine the …
Will European Union be able to end dependency on Russian resources?
The European Commission’s initiative to eliminate Russian energy resources will be the final blow to the European economy, which is already struggling due to …
Hungary and U.S. may discuss Ukraine and anti-Russia sanctions
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is going to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington today, the Hungarian government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said. The spokesperson added that the talks, which begin at 16:00 …
Hungary accuses European Commission of violating guarantees on Turkish Stream
Hungary views Ukraine’s attack on the infrastructure of the Turkish Stream gas pipeline as an attack on its sovereignty, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said after a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey …
Russian oil supplies to Hungary resume
Supplies of oil from Russia to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline, which was suspended due to technical malfunctions, have been resumed, Hungarian Foreign …
Viktor Orban arrives in Tbilisi on official visit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Tbilisi on Monday evening on a two-day official visit. The visiting Hungarian prime minister is expected to meet with his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhiidze and other Georgian …
