Why is Orbán blocking Sweden’s entry to Nato – and what happens next? After Turkey’s parliament ratified Sweden’s membership of the military alliance, attention turns to Hungary, the final hurdle The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024
Orbán reaffirms backing for Swedish Nato bid as allies’ patience runs low Hungarian parliament yet to sign off on application despite repeated promises not to hold up process alone The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024
Turkish parliament approves Sweden’s membership of Nato Vote leaves Hungary as only country still to ratify application made in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 695 Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal; efforts under way to reopen international airport serving Kyiv The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2024
Jetsetting Orbán is speed-dating global strongmen – but at what cost? Hungarian PM met a who’s who of rightwing leaders on his travels in 2023, as critics point to failures at home The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Protesters clash with Russian police after activist jailed; Ukraine plans to ‘throw Russia from skies’, says minister – as it happened Jailing of Fail Alsynov for ‘inciting hatred’ sparks protests; Dmytro Kuleba said his country’s priority for 2024 was to gain control over its skies The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 693 Protesters in Baymak in Russia clash with riot police after sentencing of eco-activist; Ukraine to focus on controlling skies in 2024 The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024
Michel sparks scramble to stop Orbán taking control of European Council President under fire after announcing he will run for election as MEP in June and will stand down if he wins The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024
The Picnic: An Escape to Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by Matthew Longo review – a break for the border The US academic has written a thoughtful and vividly realised account of the extraordinary chain of events around a summer party in Hungary that precipitated the end of Soviet power in central Europe The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024
Brexit’s pint-sized ‘benefits’ are a measure of its failure Wine in imperial measures, we are told, is ‘what leaving was all about’, while the UK struggles outside the single market The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024
Make or break for the EU? Europeans vote in June with far right on the rise Ever more of the continent’s 400 million voters feel the bloc is important enough to warrant casting their ballot The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says security of Ukraine, Europe and US relies on forceful response to Russia – as it happened Ukraine president thanks US for final aid package under current US legislation The Guardian - AU · Dec 28, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis The Ukrainian politician being investigated for ordering contract killings – and now working for Russia; the Ukrainian city split by suspicion The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Netherlands to deliver F-16 jets to Ukraine; drones reportedly shot down near Moscow – as it happened Zelenskiy confirms exchange after call with Dutch PM; Russian defence ministry claims five Ukrainian downed south of the capital The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 667 One person injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv; Zelenskiy says military intelligence suggests Russia’s military activity is slowing down
The Conversation · Dec 21, 2023 Ukraine recap: as cracks appear in western support, 2024 looks set to be a desperate fight for survival While it may seem glib to repeat the notion of a new cold war, winter 2023-2024 has brought with it the sense that there is now an ever-more uncertain faultline between the west and an increasingly aggressive Russia – perhaps more vividly than at any time since the late 1980s.…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 Hungary’s ‘draconian’ new law can be used to punish Orbán critics, US warns State department says sovereignty protection office can be used to ‘intimidate and punish’ Hungarians critical of government
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 Despite the wrecking tactics of Viktor Orbán, the EU will find a way to get aid to Ukraine The Hungarian leader wants to deprive Kyiv of funding and to halt expansion plans, but officials are mapping out a workaround, says Paul Taylor of the Friends of Europe thinktank
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine hit by one of the worst cyber attacks of the war, says UK – as it happened The attack, which took place this week, lasted 48 hours and caused huge disruption, UK intelligence said
The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 661 Kyiv confident EU aid will be approved despite Hungarian veto; Ukrainian village council member injures over 20 people after detonating grenades at meeting
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis EU opens membership talks with Ukraine but Orbán vetos aid package; on the frontline in Avdiivka
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 The Guardian view on Ukraine and the EU: accession talks mean the glass is half-full Editorial: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has blocked aid for now, but the decision to begin membership negotiations should be celebrated
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 Orbán must not hold EU hostage over Ukraine, Macron says French president accuses Hungarian PM of being dishonest to the public about his reasons for vetoing aid
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 Ukraine confident it will secure €50bn in EU aid despite Orbán veto Kyiv hopeful ‘all necessary legal procedures’ will be completed at EU summit in January
The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023 US election: how populists encourage blind mistrust – and how to push back Populism is booming. The first US Republican primary is only weeks away and former president Donald Trump, who is a master of populist techniques, commands substantial support. Meanwhile one in three Europeans are now voting for populist parties.