Russia, EU and Orban

Hungary's Orban pushes direct Russia talks, opposes EU summit declaration
Hungary's prime minister has urged the European Union to start direct discussions with Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine and drop plans for a joint declaration at an extraordinary EU summit next week,
Orban Urges EU to Launch Ukraine Peace Talks With Russia
Hungary's Viktor Orban urged the EU Saturday to open direct talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war and vowed to oppose a bloc-wide accord on the conflict, according to a letter obtained by AFP. The demand by the Russia-friendly Hungarian prime minister – who has repeatedly stymied European Union action in support of Kyiv – comes the day after a
Orbán opposes EU summit declaration, urges direct talks with Russia
Shortly before a special EU summit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to block possible new efforts to support Ukraine. In a letter to EU Council President António Costa, which has been made available to dpa,
Orban demands EU-Russia talks to end Ukraine war
In a document prepared ahead of the March 6 European Council meeting, Orban highlighted “strategic differences” between Hungary and other EU nations, which he said “cannot be bridged.” He argued the EU should follow the U.
Orbán calls for direct EU-Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has written a letter to European Council President António Costa, demanding direct negotiations between the EU and Russia on a ceasefire in Ukraine. Orbán suggested blocking the adoption of the EU's conclusions regarding Ukraine,
Orban challenges EU stance on Ukraine, calls for talks with Russia
After the dispute in the White House, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appealed to the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, for Europe to initiate peace negotiations with Russia, following the example of the United States.
After Trump-Zelensky blowup, Europe may be more willing to seize frozen Russian assets while EU official says ‘free world needs a new leader’
"Are the Europeans willing to stand up for themselves, for their principles, for their values, and for fellow Europeans? And ...
EU’s top diplomat warns Putin ‘doesn’t really want peace’ ahead of Trump-Zelensky deal
European leaders are weary of Donald Trump’s push to secure a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia, with the EU’s top ...
America says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia. Huh?
A tentative thaw in ice-cold US-Russia relations is paving the way for American companies to do what, until recently, seemed unthinkable — return to the country three years after they left in droves.
EU adopts new Russia sanctions package, lists crypto exchange
EU foreign ministers adopted a 16th package of sanctions against Russia on, which targets a cryptocurrency exchange for the ...
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Can the EU Stay Relevant In Ukraine Talks?
In this week's Wider Europe, which is being published a little earlier this week, I'm drilling down on one thing: how the EU ...
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Victoria Coates questions Europe’s commitment to Zelensky: ‘Why isn’t Ukraine in the EU?'
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates calls out the hypocrisy of Europe defending Ukraine over social media ...
The EU beat COVID and Russian energy coercion. Now it must learn to live without US security help
Finding money to adapt to the new security reality poses huge challenges. Also in short supply is the political courage and unity required to confront an adversary like Russia. Europe has relied on a ...
EU envoys approve more sanctions against Russia to mark the third anniversary of its war on Ukraine
European Union envoys have approved new sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the ...
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Growing Trans-Atlantic Rift on Russia Complicates EU Outreach to India
Despite a Western consensus on engaging New Delhi, the reality is there is a growing trans-Atlantic split on India.
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Trump's Ukraine envoy pulls no punches with Europe, says EU might not have place in Russia peace talks
President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia hinted that there might not be a place at the table for ...
Hungary Seeks Removal of Eight People From EU Sanctions on Russia
In January, Budapest, which has maintained close ties with Moscow through the war, held up the renewal of the economic ...
UK may 'step into the breach' and shield EU ally from Russia as US commitment weakens
Jennifer Kavanagh said the UK's arsenal of nuclear weapons, particularly submarine-launched ballistic missiles, allows for ...