Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.

Regarding NATO, the Hungarian PM stated unequivocally that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is currently not on the agenda and will not be for the foreseeable future. Responding to a journalist’s question, he explained that there will never be unanimous agreement on this issue. He went on to describe discussions around Ukraine’s NATO membership as a

The European Union does not have the financial means to admit Ukraine into the EU, Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated during a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Mr. Orban later shared a segment of this press briefing on his social media.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of serious repercussions if he blocks the renewal of EU sanctions against Russia. The EU has imposed multiple rounds of economic penalties on Russia since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022,

Orban has accused both Kyiv and Brussels of exacerbating Hungary's economic challenges. He claims EU sanctions on Russia have cost Hungary €19 billion ($19.9 billion) over the past three years, a figure exceeding the country’s annual tax revenues.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged the European Union to intervene in Hungary's gas dispute with Ukraine. He blames EU sanctions on Russia for raising energy prices and costing Hungary billions.

Donald Trump's presidency in the United States will trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, launching what he called an offensive to "occupy" Brussels.

“Now the issue of extending sanctions is on the agenda, I have put on the handbrake and asked European leaders to understand that this cannot continue,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, speaking to state broadcaster Kossuth Radio. “Hungary cannot be made to pay the price of sanctions in such proportions.”

Ukraine's economy doesn't match that of the EU.” Relations between Hungary and Ukraine continue to deteriorate. In a statement, Viktor Orban blasted “hostile and aggressive” comments made by Ukrainian authorities over Kiev's decision to cut off Russian gas transit to Central Europe.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that Hungary will block the extension of EU sanctions on Russia unless Ukraine agrees to reopen a key gas pipeline that runs through its territory, supplying gas to Central European nations like Hungary.