Month: December 2024

Hungarian FM Hopes New U.S. Administration Will Facilitate Peace in Ukraine

I read on the Budapest Times that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed optimism that the incoming U.S. administration under President-elect Donald Trump could expedite the end of the conflict in Ukraine. He criticized the outgoing administration’s actions, suggesting they might hinder future peace efforts. Szijjártó emphasized the importance of maintaining open communication channels and […]

PM Orbán awards ‘Mr Russia’, Hungary interested in Russia’s new security system

I read on Daily News Hungary that Hungary is deepening ties with Russia through discussions on a new Eurasian security framework and honoring Klaus Mangold, a German businessman with strong Russian connections. Meanwhile, the Paks Nuclear Plant expansion faces cost overruns and delays, reflecting Hungary’s controversial foreign policy balancing between NATO and Russia. In my […]