The Latest Breaking News from David Pressman

US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister

US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’

The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025

It is time for a reckoning in the west over Hungary, says US ambassador

Allies must face reality of divergence under Orbán and country’s ‘doublespeak’, says David Pressman

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

Tree-less Canopy Walkway Shines Spotlight On Hungary Graft

It should have been a forest canopy walkway -- but instead it is a bridge above an expanse of saplings and open fields.

International Business Times · Jul 1, 2024

Hungary's Delay of Sweden's NATO Membership Amidst Boycott

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's party boycotts vote on Sweden's NATO membership, causing further delays and angering Hungary's allies.

Top News · Feb 5, 2024

Orbán boycotts parliament session called to ratify Swedish Nato bid

Hungary remains alone in holding up Stockholm’s accession despite PM’s promises not to be last to ratify

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

US ‘disappointed’ Hungary taking so long to approve Sweden joining Nato

Washington’s ambassador says Budapest is ‘really alone’ and describes its foreign policy as a ‘fantasy’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024

Hungary's call for Ukraine ceasefire "cynical", U.S. envoy says

The Hungarian government's call for a ceasefire in neighbouring Ukraine is "cynical" given large swathes of the country are occupied by invading Russian forces, the U.S. Ambassador to Budapest David Pressman said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Hungary’s loyalties tested as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds on

Budapest withdraws from a Russian-controlled bank after it was sanctioned, but ties with Western powers remain shaky.

Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2023

Viktor Orbán’s political allies in Hungary in sights of US sanctions

Congress group drafts legislation targeting officials and government supporters, mainly affiliated to Fidesz party

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023

US and UK announce new sanctions targeting Russian ultra-wealthy

The new restrictions seek to limit Russia’s ability to evade sanctions imposed following its invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023