Donald Trump
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ with Orbán among signatories
Hungary and Bulgaria are the only EU member states to have joined the board so far.
Trump hints at Budapest visit amid election campaign
Trump praised Orban writing: “You have always stood firm to defend the principles that make Hungary such a tremendous place – faith, family, and sovereignty.”
US says Hungary’s Russian oil, gas exemption limited to one year
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the waiver granted to Hungary on importing Russian oil and gas would last only for one year.
Trump grants Hungary exemption from sanctions after Orbán visit to Washington
Hungary had agreed to purchase $600m worth of US liquefied natural gas.
Trump says he is planning to meet Putin in Budapest
Viktor Orban confirmed the news, saying, "Preparations for the USA-Russia peace summit are underway."
Trump calls Orban to discuss Russian oil import
Later this week, Orban's chief of staff told journalists that Trump is now "making different statements than before."
Orban gets sharp response from Polish FM after tweeting about Russian attack
"We ask you to unblock the disbursement of EU funds for defence, approve tougher sanctions on the aggressor, and withdraw your veto on starting Ukraine’s EU accession negotiations," Radosław Sikorski told Orban.
Hungary's President removes ‘Russian’ in statement on Russian missile strike in Mukachevo
An hour after the original post appeared, President Sulyok amended the text about the attack in Ukraine.
Orbán blames Trump for the Ukraine war dragging on
The Hungarian prime minister blamed the United States and Trump for the lack of progress in the Ukraine -Russia conflict.
Orban says political discrimination against Hungary is in the past thanks to Trump
According to the Hungarian PM, Trump’s return to the White House "reduced the chances of a world war".
Donald Trump Jr to visit Budapest on Friday
The visit has sparked speculation over potential business interests.
US lifts sanctions on Antal Rogán
The Biden administration sanctioned Rogan for alleged corruption tied to his role overseeing Hungary’s distribution of public contracts.
Hungary breaks EU unity on Trump tariff retaliation
Szijjarto said that "strategic calm is the most important thing" in this situation.
Trump administration expresses 'serious concerns' over corruption in Hungary in trade report
The report mentions Hungary’s public procurement process as one of the most serious concerns, an “extremely high risk of corruption.”
Orbán blocks joint EU effort on support for Ukraine
The other 26 EU states issued a separate statement on support for Ukraine.