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Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor

By Andrew Osborn, Dmitry Antonov and Jan Lopatka MOSCOW, April 13 (Reuters) - Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight on against Russia for another year, but the Kremlin played down the outcome, saying it was ready
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Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact
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Hungary's New Leadership Signals Shift in Relations with Russia

Hungary's New Leadership Signals Shift in Relations with Russia

Following the election of Péter Magyar as Hungary's prime minister, the Kremlin has expressed a cautious willingness to engage in pragmatic dialogue with the new Hungarian government. Magyar's victory marks the end of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, a period characterized by close ties with Russia. Despite the change in leadership, Magyar has indicated that Hungary will maintain a pragmatic foreign policy, continuing to purchase Russian oil while seeking to rebalance relations with the West. The Kremlin, acknowledging the loss of a key ally, has categorized Hungary as an 'unfriendly country' but remains open to future cooperation.
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European leaders hope Hungary's new leader Péter Magyar can make the EU great again

European leaders hope Hungary's new leader Péter Magyar can make the EU great again

European leaders are welcoming Péter Magyar's election victory in Hungary and the fall from power of long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
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Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more support from Germany against Russia

Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more support from Germany against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin
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Péter Magyar says he’d speak with Putin if called, and ask him to end the killing in Ukraine

Péter Magyar says he’d speak with Putin if called, and ask him to end the killing in Ukraine

Péter Magyar, Hungary's new leader, says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact
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Hungarians look to changed future after pro-EU Magyar's election landslide

Hungarians look to changed future after pro-EU Magyar's election landslide

By Anita Komuves and Anna Magdalena Lubowicka BUDAPEST, April 13 (Reuters) - Hungarians were waking up to a political earthquake https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ on Monday, after a landslide victory nL1N40V01B for the centre-right opposition reverberated everywhere from Washington to
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Ukraine and Germany Collaborate on Defense Systems Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine and Germany Collaborate on Defense Systems Amid Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have announced plans for joint production of advanced drones and other defense systems. This collaboration aims to bolster Ukraine's military capabilities as it continues to resist Russia's invasion, now in its fifth year. The bilateral agreement includes various types of drones, missiles, and modern defense systems. Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine sends a strong message to Russia, emphasizing continued Western support for Kyiv. The partnership is part of Ukraine's broader strategy to enhance its defense production, which is currently limited by financial constraints. A significant loan from the European Union, currently stalled, is crucial for Ukraine to expand its military manufacturing.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán concedes defeat in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán concedes defeat in a European electoral earthquake

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a dominant figure in the far-right movement allied with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Hungary's Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition

Hungary's Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition

(Corrects in paragraph 5 to 'officials', not 'official') By Lili Bayer and Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, April 12 (Reuters) - Hungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Sunday after a landslide election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ victory by the upstart
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 'painful' election result

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 'painful' election result

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the far-right movement allied with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Early results in Hungary's vote show opposition party leading and Prime Minister Orbán's trailing

Early results in Hungary's vote show opposition party leading and Prime Minister Orbán's trailing

Early official results in Hungary’s election show Peter Magyar’s opposition party leading and longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s party trailing in the vote count