Ukraine War Update: Children Evacuated from Key Stronghold as Russia Advances, EU Loan Hangs in Balance
Ukraine has begun evacuating children from the city of Sloviansk, a key stronghold in the Donbas area, as Russian forces
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June 20, 2026
Viktor Orbán
EU Leaders Stalled: Hungary’s Veto of €90bn Ukraine Loan Remains in Place Amid Rising Tensions
The European Union’s efforts to support Ukraine have been dealt a blow as Hungary’s veto on a €90bn loan remains in place, despite attempts by EU leaders to persuade Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to lift it, highlighting divisions within the bloc and undermining its ability to act decisively in the face of global crises.
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EU Braces for Showdown with Hungary’s Orbán Over 90 Billion Euro Ukraine Loan as Election Looms
The European Union is preparing for a showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with EU leaders warning of significant consequences for the bloc and Orbán’s own political future ahead of Hungary’s election next month.
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Hungary to EU: Claw Back Our €10 Billion and You Must Demand Poland’s €137 Billion Too
Budapest’s EU affairs minister, János Bóka, has told POLITICO that if the European Commission decides to recover €10 billion of
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Hungary Election 2026: Post-Election Turmoil Looms as Orbán and Magyar Clash
Hungary’s upcoming election is marked by concerns of post-election turmoil, with Viktor Orbán’s potential defeat sparking fears of a contested result and disruption to the transfer of power, as tensions rise between Orbán and Péter Magyar.
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