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Trump claims his three-word plan would set up GOP to ‘never lose another election’ — despite Tuesday’s blue tsunami losses

Trump laid out his plan for keeping Republicans in power indefinitely alongside Hungarian Prime Minister and ‘illiberal democracy’ proponent Viktor Orban

The Independent UK

Trump hosts Hungary's Orban as shutdown rolls on

President Trump met with Hungary's Viktor Orban on Friday, again opting to focus on foreign policy amid a record government shutdown.

Roll Call

Orban seeks Trump’s support over reliance on Russian energy amid US sanctions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to visit the White House on Friday, where he will meet US President Donald Trump for a high-stakes discussion centred on Hungary’s reliance on Russian energy and the effect of new US sanctions targeting Russian oil.

Radio France Internationale

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Viktor Orban is back in the White House again – doing Putin’s dirty work for him

ANALYSIS: The Hungarian leader and Donald Trump are no fans of democracy. Both are pro-Putin, and they have one point of friction, which will not ignite during their meeting in Washington DC. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why this is good for the Kremlin

The Independent UK

Viktor Orban to visit White House to broker new Trump-Putin summit and seek permission to buy Russian oil

The Hungarian PM is a key ally of Moscow and has stymied European support for Kyiv

The Independent UK

Trump-Orbán: Russian oil imports and war in Ukraine on the table in 'high-stakes' Washington visit

The two leaders are politically aligned, but Washington has criticised Hungary for importing Russian energy even as the rest of Europe unplugs from Moscow. Visit could see Hungary could strike an LNG deal with Trump.

Euronews

Exclusive: Zelenskyy says 'Ukraine's future is in the European Union'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised Ukraine’s commitment to its accession to the European Union at Euronews' Enlargement Summit on Tuesday.

Euronews

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Hungary's complicated enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to the Western Balkans

Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia in a complex balancing act.

Euronews

Hungary's Orbán and Magyar hold competing rallies before 2026 election

With elections due in April, the rival rallies were a standoff between Viktor Orbán and Péter Magyar, his main political challenger who looks set to present the long-serving Hungarian leader with the most competitive ballot in his 15 years in power.

Euronews

Putin’s still strumming Trump ‘like a guitar in a thrift store’ as the two plot another so-called Ukraine peace meeting

Vladimir Putin hasn’t given up his favorite tune: strum the strings of Donald Trump until he plays along. Now, the two are arranging yet another “peace summit” over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, and it’s clear who’s tuning whom.After a lukewarm Alaska summit held on Aug. 15, 2025, that yielded little…

The Mary Sue

EU cautiously welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest but experts remain sceptical

A spokesperson for Ursula von der Leyen said any meeting toward a just peace is welcome but mainstream EU political parties and experts alike are divided on the benefits of the talks.

Euronews

Russian pilots eject from fighter jet after being shot down by own side over Crimea, says Ukraine

Naval sources suggested Russian air defences hit the plane while seeking to counter a Ukrainian drone attack

Evening Standard

Trump, Putin to meet in Budapest after 'progress' on Ukraine talks

US President Donald Trump has said he will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest after a "great" call aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House on Friday to seek US-made Tomahawk missiles.

Radio France Internationale

Trump says he will meet with Putin in Hungary after 'productive' call

The US President announced that they had agreed to convene a meeting of senior officials next week

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International Business Times

AI Content Proliferates In Hungary Ahead Of Next Year's Elections

A video of Hungarian soldiers going off to fight in Ukraine and returning home in caskets is just one of many AI-generated posts that have appeared on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's social media accounts ahead of elections next year.

Radio France Internationale

Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe

The Czech Republic's parliamentary elections returned Andrej Babis and his populist ANO movement to power, marking a decisive break from the outgoing government and reflecting a broader trend within the European Union. As the billionaire looks for partners on the right to secure a majority, anti-corruption activist David Ondracka, former…

Radio France Internationale

EU to investigate Hungarian spy ring that targeted Brussels institutions

An investigation has revealed how Hungary’s intelligence services recruited citizens to spy on behalf of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government, targeting sensitive European Union decision-making. The exposé, published by Hungarian outlet Direkt36 and partners, uncovers the extent of this clandestine operation and exposes vulnerabilities in the EU’s security framework.

International Business Times

Laszlo Krasznahorkai: Hungary's 'Master Of Apocalypse'

Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai, who won the Nobel literature prize on Thursday, has been described as the postmodern "master of the apocalypse".

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International Business Times

EU To Probe Alleged Hungarian Spying

The European Union said Thursday it would probe allegations that member state Hungary sought for years to spy on the bloc's decision-making.

International Business Times

Hungary's Krasznahorkai, 'Master Of The Apocalypse' Wins Literature Nobel

The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most important living author, whose works explore themes of postmodern dystopia and melancholy.

The Conversation

James Comey’s indictment is a trademark tactic of authoritarians

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sept. 25, 2025 – only the second time in history an FBI director has faced criminal charges.

International Business Times

Babis Pledges Loyalty To Europe As Czech Government Talks Begin

Czech billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis vowed loyalty to Europe as he met the president to start talks on a new government Sunday, a day after his movement topped a national vote.

Radio France Internationale

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

International Business Times

Zelensky At European Summit As EU Seeks To Bolster Backing

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.

International Business Times

EU Leaders Plot Defence Boost In Shadow Of Denmark Drones

EU leaders will discuss bolstering Europe's defences and Ukraine's financial firepower at a Wednesday summit in Denmark, where mysterious drone flights have ramped up fears about the threat from Russia.

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