Ukraine, Europe and Viktor Orbán

Viktor Orban warns against Ukraine's EU membership, says economic package with US is in the pipeline
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said the admission of Ukraine to the EU would destabilise Europe's economy and its financial stability. Speaking at the annual economic conference of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MKIK) on March 7,
Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Hungary will poll its citizens on Ukraine’s potential future membership in the European Union
Orban says financing Ukraine's war effort would 'ruin Europe'
The EU cannot afford to finance Ukraine's military efforts as U.S. financial aid is no longer guaranteed, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday after the leaders of 26 EU countries signed a statement voicing support for Ukraine without Hungary.
Ukraine’s EU Membership Would Bring Complete Criminal Chaos to Hungary and the EU
If, according to Brussels' will, Ukraine joins the European Union, then member states - including Hungary - must prepare for the worst: Ukrainian organized crime will take root, gangs running prostitution rings will spread,
EU Leaders Bypass Hungary’s Orban to Pledge More Ukraine Aid
Twenty-six European Union leaders ignored Hungary to back a declaration of support for Ukraine at an emergency meeting, underscoring the difficult road ahead as the bloc tries to adopt ambitious reforms to mobilize new support for Kyiv.
EU edges closer to €150 billion defence package despite Hungary’s Ukraine holdout
The full EU27 agreed conclusions on defence – but Hungary's Viktor Orbán refused to back common language on support for Ukraine.
PM Orban: Ukraine’s EU Membership Would Be a Massive Burden for Hungary
Regarding Ukraine’s potential EU membership, Orban highlighted multiple concerns. Ukraine’s geographical borders remain unclear due to the ongoing war, and the country’s economic capacity is uncertain, as a significant portion of its industrial production has been destroyed.
Hungary PM Orban: Financing Ukraine Would 'Ruin Europe'
The EU cannot afford financing Ukraine's military efforts as U.S. financial aid is no longer guaranteed, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday after the leaders of 26 EU countries signed a statement voicing support for Ukraine without Hungary.
Hungary to hold poll on Ukraine's EU accession, Orban says
Hungary will carry out an opinion survey on Ukraine's potential accession to the European Union, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on March 7, according to Politico. "We have the so-called national consultation scheme,
Orban Plans to Survey Hungarians to Slow Ukraine’s EU Accession
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he plans to hold a domestic survey of public opinion as part of moves to deliberately slow Ukraine’s European Union accession.
Why is Hungary’s Viktor Orban cozying up to both Putin and Trump?
His position has given the former Warsaw Pact nation — which has a population only slightly larger than New Jersey — an outsized role in European diplomacy.
European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine
European leaders agreed to surge defense spending and voiced near-unanimous support for Ukraine at an extraordinary meeting ...
Hungarian foreign minister says Ukraine NATO membership out of the question: ‘Totally impossible’
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said NATO membership for Ukraine is out of the question. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Szijjártó was asked where Hungary stands on security ...
Hungary says EU has isolated itself, while Italy supports NATO Article 5 proposal
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a staunch supporter of Trump and considered to be Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally in Europe, refused to endorse part of the summit statement in ...
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Europe Ukraine latest: EU leaders back new military spending plans at Ukraine summit
The EU says it wants to back Ukraine with funds and military material so it can negotiate from a position of strength. Hungary says such measures would only extend the war. Associated Press writer ...
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Statement on Ukraine adopted by 26 EU nations is legally void, says top Hungarian diplomat
BUDAPEST, March 9. /TASS/. The European Union summit’s statement on Ukraine that was approved by all member countries except ...
Takeaways from the EU's landmark security summit after Trump said Europe must fend for itself
European Union leaders are trumpeting their endorsement of a plan to free up hundreds of billions of euros to inject into ...
As Trump courts Russia, Europe gears up for a new world order
EU member states agreed to unlock what could amount to an unprecedented 800 billion euros ($867 billion) for defense spending ...