Former PM Gyurcsány accuses PM, goverment of ‘betrayal’
"Orbán wants to put Hungary on China's side" - Ferenc Gyurcsány
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Is resistance against Russia futile in case of an invasion? – Here is the answer of PM Orbán, UPDATED
Before, Balázs Orbán, the prime minister's political director suggested the government would NOT have defended in case of a Russian invasion because resistance is futile against Moscow's might.
#russia #balazsorban #viktororban #invasion
Hungarian foreign minister praised Belarus in New York – UPDATED
Belarus has alway been a reliable partner, FM Szijjártó said.
#belarus #hungarianforeignminister #unitednations #peterszijjarto
Official of Orbán cabinet says they would NOT have defended Hungary in case of a Russian invasion – UPDATED with PM Orbán’s reaction
In case of a full-scale Russian attack, the Orbán cabinet would not have defended Hungary, the prime minister's political director suggested in an interview.
#balazsorban #orbancabinet #russia #interview #mandiner
Hungarian foreign minister met again with Russian FM Lavrov to discuss cooperation
Some believe in the West that you are a betrayer of the NATO and the EU even if you just talk with the Russians. Do you agree with them?
#peterszijjarto #foreignminister #hungariagovernment #unitednations
Controversy: Putin supporters invited to the 29th Budapest International Book Festival
Do you believe that cultural events like book festivals should remain apolitical, or should organisers take a stronger stance on the political affiliations of their participants?
#internationalbookfestival #budapest
Hungarian foreign minister negotiated again with Russia
Do you think Hungary should not talk with Russia?
#russia #foreignminister #peterszijjarto #hungariangovernment
Czech President criticises PM Orbán for undermining European unity amid Ukraine conflict
Czech President Petr Pavel has expressed concerns that leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán are making it more difficult to establish the terms of peace for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
#Czechia #Orbán #Ukraine #Russia #war
International politics must ‘fundamentally change’ to tackle crises, says Hungarian minister in NY
"International politics needs to change fundamentally in order to tackle the current severe crises, and it should return to mutual respect ... and stop using peace as a swearword"
On this day 80 years ago: Russian troops entered Hungary to liberate the country from German occupation
On 23 September 1944, the first Russian military forces reached Hungary. Their mission was to drive out the occupying German troops.
#history #sovietarmy #WWII #hungarianhistory
New cooperation between Hungary and Russia, Minister Murashko in Budapest
Does science override war? Russian delegation headed by Health Minister Mikhail Murashko visited Budapest:
Putin’s blacklist snubs Hungary, includes Poland among nations of ‘destructive ideology’
Citizens from these blacklisted countries who wish to relocate to Russia and embrace its traditional values will receive "humanitarian support".
#Russia #Poland
FM Szijjártó: Government supports growth of Hungarian-Russian business cooperation
Szijjártó said an agreement had been reached to further expand cooperation between Hungary's state-owned energy group MVM and Russia's Gazprom.
#Szijjártó #Russia #business #diplomacy #energy
Putin’s minister comes to Budapest, does Hungary want to borrow money from Central Asian states?
Putin's minister responsible for healthcare issues will meet with Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó today. Is it a good idea to negotiate with Russia?
#russia #visit #budapest #healthcare #viktororban
Hungarian minister explained the controversial National Card Programme in Strasbourg
EU officials want member states to tighten the rules while Hungary opens doors for Russian, Belarusian citizens.
#europeanunion #nationalcardprogramme #hungariangovernment
European Union bypasses Hungarian veto for U.S. support in Russia sanctions
With the power to veto, any single member state could unfreeze Russian assets by halting the sanctions, so the EC is proposing solutions.
#EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission #Russia #UnitedStates #sanctions
Hungarian foreign minister meets with Rosatom CEO, IAEA DG
Minister Szijjártó met with Alexey Likhachev, the CEO of Rosatom, also he met with Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy (IAEA)
Former U.S. Army commander: Szijjártó’s frequent meetings with Lavrov erode trust
"Political differences are one thing, but when I see Hungary's foreign minister constantly photographed with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and receiving awards from him, it raises serious doubts about trust."
#Russia #UnitedStates
Thousands of Russians arrive in Hungary to work on the Paks II project
There is speculation about whether establishing a Russian school near Paks is being considered.
#Russia #Paks #project #Rosatom #nuclearplant
Hungary’s dependence on Russian oil is problematic, according to analyst – Here’s why
Analyst cautioned that a disruption in oil supplies from Russia could become inevitable due to political or technical reasons.
#oil #energy #Russia #Ukraine