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Government extends state of emergency in connection with Ukraine war until November 19
The government first declared a state of emergency in connection with the war in neighboring Ukraine in May 2022.
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FM: Ending Russia-Ukraine war is in Hungary's fundamental interest
The foreign minister said many of Europe’s political leaders are under the influence of “a war psychosis”.
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Századvég Poll: Majority of Hungarians oppose military engagement in Ukraine
The Századvég Foundation’s recent survey reveals that 86 percent of Hungarians disapprove of European or NATO military involvement in Ukraine, amid discussions of potentially sending troops to fight Russia.
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Bóka: Hungary calls for clear EU stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict
János Bóka said the EU’s policy on Ukraine had started developing in a way that could create strategic uncertainty instead of setting a clear political framework.
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FM: Reality and ideology are "far apart" in politics today
Minister Szijjártó told a podium discussion in Martonvásár, near Budapest, that Europe was “suffering from war psychosis”.
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Foreign Minister calls for every effort to be made to avoid conflict between NATO and Russia
The foreign minister welcomed responses from the majority of European politicians who said they did not wish to send troops to Ukraine.
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Hungary says "no" to EU troops in Ukraine
Minister Szijjártó said Hungary would not send troops to Ukraine “under any circumstances” and was also sticking to its decision against delivering weapons.
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Defense Minister: Macron’s remark about sending Western troops to Ukraine gives cause for concern
“We insist on our position urging a ceasefire and call on the warring sides to start peace talks,” said Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky.
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The Hungarian government's statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Two years ago, on 24 February 2022, Russia attacked Ukraine. The Minsk Process, conducted with significant involvement of European stakeholders, was terminated
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PM's Political Director: Brussels has a pro-war stance
Balázs Orbán said Brussels’ stance is that it is in the interest of the European countries that the Ukraine conflict should continue or may intensify. But in Hungary’s view, the conflict can only be resolved using diplomacy.
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FM: Hungary will remain uninvolved in weapons deliveries to Ukraine
The foreign minister said the Hungarian government refused to bear any financial burdens of the arms supplies.
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FM: Government continues to reject EU financing for weapon deliveries to Ukraine
Minister Szijjártó said “there has been enormous pressure” on Hungary to agree to another 500 million euro payment from the European Peace Facility for weapon deliveries to Ukraine.
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Foreign Minister calls for end to Russia-Ukraine war at Minsk conference
Hungarians want peace as soon as possible and do not agree with those saying that the conditions for peace would improve over time.