Germany Seeks Exemption from U.S. Sanctions Over Key Russian-Owned Refinery TEC News / AFP October 27, 2025 The closure of the refinery would be “a catastrophic blow” to the region’s economy.
Coalition of the Willing Rallies Behind War, Not Solutions Zolta Győri October 24, 2025 The top level meeting in London ended with all leaders pledging to send more money and weapons to the front.
Hungary Faces Dilemma Over Russian Oil as U.S. Tightens Sanctions Lukács Fux October 24, 2025 PM Viktor Orbán has begun talks with oil company MOL on solutions to the new circumstances.
Orbán Says Trump Did Not Ask Him To Stop Buying Russian Oil TEC News / AFP October 1, 2025 Hungary and Slovakia remain the few EU nations still receiving Russian oil via pipeline, citing geographic and infrastructure limitations.
Slovakia Resists Brussels Pressure to Cut Russian Energy Imports Rebeka Kis September 25, 2025 Bratislava says rapid reductions in Russian gas could cost the country billions and disrupt national energy security.
Kallas: India’s Russian Oil Purchases Obstruct Stronger EU Ties TEC News / AFP September 17, 2025 Talks centre on a free trade agreement, but India’s close links to Moscow are blocking progress on closer cooperation with Brussels.
Trump to EU and NATO: Stop Buying Russian Oil ’Immediately’ Rebeka Kis September 16, 2025 Ahead of his UK visit, Donald Trump calls on EU and NATO countries to break with a key fossil fuels supplier—while warning that Ukraine is in serious trouble.
Trump: No Sanctions on Russia Until All NATO Nations Ditch Russian Oil Rebeka Kis September 13, 2025 “I’m ready to ‘go’ when you are,” the U.S. president told allies.
China Resists U.S. Pressure Over Ukraine War TEC News / AFP September 5, 2025 Beijing rejects efforts to “drag it into the matter.”
Hungary Announces Ban on Ukrainian Commander Over Druzhba Oil Pipeline Attack Rebeka Kis August 28, 2025 Budapest says the Druzhba pipeline strike violates its sovereignty and will not go without consequences.
