Hungary Thwarts EU Aid
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Orbán is widely seen as the Kremlin's strongest ally in the E.U. and has deepened cooperation with Russia in defiance of the rest of the bloc.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union failed to pass new sanctions on Russia at a meeting on Monday after surprise objections from Hungary, the bloc’s top diplomat said.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has once again accused Ukraine of pursuing an anti-Hungarian policy and of hatred towards his country.
Hungary is threatening to block new European Union sanctions on Russia and slow EU help for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume.
European Union loan to Ukraine until the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline resumes, Hungary's foreign minister said.
Facing tough odds in an upcoming election, Hungary’s pro-Russian prime minister is trying to convince voters that the greatest threat to the country is not economic stagnation, but neighboring Ukraine
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Hungary backs off on electricity deal with Ukraine: New reason revealed
Hungary has softened its rhetoric on the possible halt of electricity supplies to Ukraine, citing a new reason. After earlier loud statements about potential restrictions, Budapest now speaks of the need for "special caution,
Hungary and Slovakia threatened to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine unless Kyiv restarts flows of Russian oil.