Swedish PM Kristersson agrees to meet Hungary’s Orban for talks on NATO bid After ratification by Turkey, Hungary is the only country left effectively holding up Sweden’s NATO membership. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024
Turkish Parliament Approves Sweden's NATO Bid Turkey's parliament on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO aspirations after a year of delays that upset Western efforts to show resolve in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine. International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 693 These are the main developments as the war enters if 693rd day. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2024
Orban versus the EU on Ukraine: How can other member states break the deadlock? Ukraine is seeking €50 billion in budget support from the European Union. If it doesn’t get it, it might have to raise taxes or even print money this spring, officials in Kyiv have suggested. At stake are not only Ukraine's finances, but the EU's whole commitment to Kyiv's membership of… France 24 · Jan 12, 2024
EU lawmakers push on with move to try and limit Hungary’s voting rights More than 100 members of European Parliament argue the move is ‘necessary’ to protect the values of the European Union. Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2024
EU Parliament Calls for Pressure on Hungary to Respect Rule of Law EU lawmakers call for increased pressure on Hungary to uphold the rule of law amid concerns about democratic backsliding. Top News · Jan 12, 2024
EU Council president to step down early triggering race to replace him European Council president Charles Michel announced Sunday that he will step down early, setting off a race against time for EU leaders to find a successor for the key position. France 24 · Jan 7, 2024
What we can expect from the war in Ukraine in 2024 Kyiv’s forces are likely to remain on the defensive for much of next year, writes Keir Giles. That is unless the West finally gets fully behind the idea that Putin’s war aims will only change if his hand is forced The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023
Is right-wing populism seeing a resurgence across the world? Is right-wing populism seeing a resurgence across the world? Irfan Nooruddin of School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University and Rahul Mukherji of South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University discuss the question in this The Hindu Parley Podcast The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023
Russia launches renewed frontline attacks as top Ukrainian general warns of a hard year ahead Russia is making gains through the southeastern section of the front line as western military support dwindles The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
Johnson brings MAGA fully into the House The elevation of Johnson to speaker is a kind of foreshadowing of the retrograde social order MAGA wants to impose Salon · Dec 22, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 667 As the war enters its 667th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023
Ukraine forced to cut back military operations due to ammo shortages as Western aid delayed ‘We’re replanning tasks that we had set for ourselves and making them smaller,’ general says The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023
Turkey’s Erdogan and Hungary’s Orban pledge to strengthen ties in Budapest The two countries are the only holdouts in NATO to not have ratified Sweden’s bid to join the transatlantic alliance. Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023 Erdogan, Orban Pledge Deeper Ties In Budapest Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would seek deeper ties with his Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday, during his second visit to the country within four months.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023 Drone attacks target Putin’s air base and Black Sea coast Russia and Ukraine have launched over a dozen drones at each other's territory for a second straight day
Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2023 Has the Ukraine war made Europe politically mature — or more transactional? Even as the EU invited Ukraine for membership talks, deep divisions are now visible after a year of rare unity.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023 The battle to get £43bn in EU aid to Ukraine after Hungary’s Orban blocks it – and why it’s so important With the US Congress also struggling to agree on sending fresh funds to Kyiv, this is a key moment
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023 The EU's drip-feed of aid frustrates Ukraine, despite the promise of membership talks Drop by drop, Ukraine is being supplied with aid and arms from its European allies, at a time when it becomes ever clearer it would take a deluge to turn its war against Russia around
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023 When will Ukraine join the EU? European leaders to begin negotiating country's membership Ukraine joining NATO and the EU would make further war 'less likely'
Top News · Dec 15, 2023 Victorious Orban Troubles EU, Finds Isolation in Brussels Dancing the victorious waltz on Budapest's stage, EU's rogue star Orban revels in domestic triumph, whilst the echo of isolation whispers within Brussels' ...
Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023 Support for Ukraine at EU summit 'a victory', Hungary blocks funding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has blocked €50 billion in EU aid for Ukraine after leaders side-stepped his opposition to agree to open talks with Kyiv on joining the bloc.
Top News · Dec 15, 2023 Putin Confident Amid Ukraine Tensions, EU Opens Membership Talks Explore the dynamics of Putin's annual press marathon, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, internal EU tensions, and the intriguing behind-the-scenes Kremlin str...
Top News · Dec 15, 2023 Orban's Power Play: Halts Ukraine Aid & Threatens EU Accession A dramatic stand-off unfolds as Hungary's Orban, with a maverick move, thwarts aid for Ukraine, ignites fears of his power to stall Ukraine's EU dreams.
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023 Ukraine EU talks a 'turning point' which could see a South-North Korea style split for war-torn country But Hungary blocked a £43 billion package of financial aid for Kyiv