Many countries fear that the Russian leader’s efforts to turn back the clock and reclaim a sphere of influence lost at the end of the Cold War could spell disaster for them.
Tag: Orban, Viktor
Ukraine War Forces Hungary’s Orban Into Political Contortions
The pro-Russia, anti-immigrant Hungarian prime minister, who denounced any sanctions against Russia just weeks ago, has been forced to reverse himself as an election looms.
Top European Court Rules E.U. Can Freeze Aid to Poland and Hungary
In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice cleared the way for the bloc to cut billions in aid on the grounds that members are eroding rule-of-law checks and balances.
Facing Tough Election, Orban Turns to Putin for Support
The Hungarian leader made his name by defying Moscow. But he has increasingly turned toward Russia in an effort to secure the natural gas he needs to keep energy prices low and voters happy.
Five Takeaways on Ukraine Crisis, After Putin Breaks Silence
The threat of conflict may not have passed, despite a flurry of diplomacy in Moscow and Kyiv.
Hungary’s leader, visiting Moscow, calls Russian demands reasonable and says sanctions are pointless.
On a friendly visit to Moscow, Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary diverged sharply from his NATO and European Union allies.
Orban, Visiting Moscow, Is Accused of Stoking Acrimony With European Union
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary is perhaps the closest ally of President Vladimir V. Putin within the 27-member bloc.
For Some of Ukraine’s Neighbors, ‘Defend Europe’ Has Another Meaning
For the populist leaders of Poland and Hungary, Russia’s saber-rattling on the border with Ukraine takes a back seat to domestic politics and issues like immigration.
Eastern Europe Tests New Forms of Media Censorship
With new, less repressive tactics, countries like Serbia, Poland and Hungary are deploying highly effective tools to skew public opinion.
In a Race to Shape the Future, History Is Under New Pressure
A wave of misleading revisionism has become epidemic in both autocracies and democracies. It has been notably effective — and contagious.