The United States has imposed sanctions on nations buying Russian oil, but President Viktor Orban successfully argued that Hungary had few other options.
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Trump Signals Openness to Exempting Hungary from Russian Oil Sanctions
Despite a chummy relationship, new U.S. penalties on Russian energy were likely to be a sticking point as President Trump and Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary met.
Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ in Hungary Is Starting to Show Cracks
The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.
Orban’s ‘Propaganda State’ in Hungary Is Starting to Show Cracks
The Hungarian leader has secured power by keeping control over the news media. Now, a political opponent is starting to show the limits of his tactics.
Trump’s Threats to Media in Jimmy Kimmel Fallout Resemble World Autocrat
The tactics President Trump has embraced place the United States in awkward company as freedom of expression is declining in dozens of countries.
Threatening Broadcasters, Trump Takes a Page From the World’s Autocrats
The tactics President Trump has embraced place the United States in awkward company as freedom of expression is declining in dozens of countries.
Budapest Pride Parade Was Bigger Than Ever, Despite Orban’s Ban
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party enacted the ban, but Budapest’s mayor allowed the event to go on. The police sat on the sidelines.
Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders
The governing Fidesz party passed a constitutional amendment stating that all Hungarians are either male or female, and another protecting the “moral development” of children.
Red Carpet for an Accused War Criminal: Why Is the I.C.C. Under Fire?
The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.
Hungary Says It Will Exit ICC as Netanyahu Visits
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who is visiting Hungary despite facing an international arrest warrant, praised the move.