Orbán, Russia and Hungary
Orbán Aide Says Hungary Would Have Surrendered to Russian Invasion
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's political director called Ukraine's decision to defend itself militarily "irresponsible."
Orbán aide faces backlash for saying Hungary wouldn’t have fought a Russian invasion
One of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s closest aides is facing backlash over statements he made suggesting that Hungary, unlike Ukraine, would not have defended itself against a Russian invasion.
Hungarian PM Orban's aide sparks outrage with Soviet invasion comment
A top aide of Prime Minister Viktor Orban has triggered outrage by suggesting that Hungary would have fared better by not resisting the 1956 Soviet invasion, in comments that were also critical of Ukraine's efforts today to push back Russian forces.
Hungary would have given in to Russia, says Orbán’s top aide
If it were in Ukraine's shoes, Budapest wouldn't have fought the Russians, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's top aide. Balázs Orbán, the political director of his namesake (but no relation to him), was a guest on a podcast on Wednesday where he talked about Ukraine's self-defense against Russian aggression.
Top Hungary official says Ukraine ‘irresponsible’ for opposing Russia invasion
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AFP) — A top advisor to Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban drew criticism Thursday after suggesting the central European country would not have defended itself against a Russian invasion as Ukraine has.
Orban Aide Sparks Outcry Suggesting Ukraine Surrender From Day 1
A senior aide to Prime Minister Viktor Orban sparked an outcry at home after calling Ukraine’s decision to defend itself against Russia’s invasion “irresponsible” and suggested that Hungary wouldn’t have taken up arms.
Hungary admits it couldn't resist Russian aggression, sparks outrage
Hungary, unlike Ukraine, would not have defended itself against a Russian invasion - said Balázs Orbán, head of the political cabinet of the Hungarian Prime Minister. - We probably would not have done what President Zelensky did two and a half years ago because it is irresponsible - he added.
Hungary's chief prosecutor seeks to suspend legal immunity of Orban's chief rival
Hungary's chief prosecutor has asked the president of the European Parliament to suspend the parliamentary immunity of Prime ...
Hungary PM Orbán's advisor in hot water for saying resisting Russia is irresponsible
Balázs Orbán made comparisons between the 1956 Hungarian Uprising and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, ...
Hungary's Orban Aims to Lift Growth Above 3% Next Year as 2026 Vote Looms
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary is aiming to lift economic growth into the 3% to 6% range next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban ...
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Hungary’s chief prosecutor asks EP to lift immunity of Orbán’s main rival
Hungary’s chief prosecutor has asked the European Parliament to lift the immunity from prosecution of Prime Minister Viktor ...
McConnell criticizes conservative ‘cult of personality’ around Viktor Orbán
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) condemned members of his own party for embracing a “cult of personality” ...
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Hungary’s Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Sunday that a new ministry would take charge of the economy and state finances ...
Orban confident EU will reimburse Hungary's border protection costs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was confident that the European Commission would reimburse Hungary's costs for ...