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PM Orbán: The war in Ukraine has taken a worrying new turn
The prime minister said that despite US President Donald Trump's best efforts, "we are not exiting the war but going into it".
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Facebook statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after a meeting of the Defence Council
2 June 2025, Budapest
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PM Orbán: Hungarian opposition party played an active role in Ukrainian secret services' operation
The prime minister said the Hungarian services were prepared to see further operations by secret services until the referendum was closed.
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PM Orbán convenes Defense Council meeting over Ukraine crisis
The prime minister convened a meeting of the Defense Council given the latest developments of the war in Ukraine, and the increased threat of escalation.
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Facebook statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after a meeting of the Defence Council
20 November 2024, Budapest
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PM Orbán: Peace and security of Hungarian families is paramount
The prime minister called a meeting of the Defense Council on Sunday to assess the national security and economic effects of the conflict on Hungary.
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PM Orbán calls Defense Council meeting over attack on Israel
Iran launched more than 200 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night.
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PM Orbán convenes Defense Council meeting
PM Orbán said that while a ceasefire and peace talks should be the priority, fighting has flared up in the Ukraine-Russia war during the night.
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PM Orbán holds emergency meeting following Druzhba pipeline incident
Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has said it was prepared to ensure the country and the region’s energy supply.