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Hungary blocks military aid to Ukraine over listing of Hungarian bank

May. 17, 2023 11:53 AM EDT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will continue to block the disbursement of a new tranche of European Union military support to Ukraine until Kyiv removes a Hungarian bank from a list of international sponsors of Russia's war, Hungary's foreign minister said Wednesday. Peter...

Hungary forces new energy deals with Russia amid Ukraine war

Apr. 12, 2023 13:47 PM EDT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary signed new agreements Tuesday to ensure its continued access to Russian energy, a sign of the country's continuing diplomatic and trade ties with Moscow that have confounded some European leaders amid the war in Ukraine. Speaking at a news briefing...

Hungary: Criticism makes it hard to cooperate with West

Mar. 25, 2023 13:53 PM EDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The West’s steady criticism of Hungary on democratic and cultural issues makes the small European country’s right-wing government reluctant to offer support on practical matters, specifically NATO’s buildup against Russia, Hungary’s foreign minister said. ...

NATO to hold Ukraine meeting despite Hungary's objections

Mar. 21, 2023 11:59 AM EDT

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that he would call a high-level meeting of the military organization’s main forum for cooperation with Ukraine next month despite objections from Hungary. The NATO-Ukraine Commission hasn't met at ministerial...