Hungary

Donald Trump refused Hungary’s request for an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, despite Viktor Orbán’s appeal due to the country’s pipeline dependence.

Hungary plans to form an anti-Ukraine alliance with the Czech Republic and Slovakia within the EU to coordinate positions ahead of summits, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Viktor Orbán accuses the EU of pushing Europe toward war and launches a nationwide petition against Brussels’ military plans, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

The EU plans to restrict oil imports via the “Druzhba” pipeline, affecting Hungary and Slovakia and potentially stopping Russian oil deliveries entirely.

Zelensky and Putin’s potential meeting in Hungary after talks between Trump and Zelensky. Full details, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

In Hungary, a man was arrested for planning the assassination of Prime Minister Orbán. He sought a hired killer, offering payment.

Viktor Orbán respects Ukraine’s President but believes Volodymyr Zelensky made several wrong decisions regarding the war with Russia.

Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia until the leaders’ summit on June 26, where the issue will be discussed at the top level.

The EU is preparing a strong statement supporting Ukraine’s EU membership talks, though Hungary will not sign it — the document will be backed by 26 countries.

Peter Magyar criticized the government referendum on Ukraine, calling it a failure and accusing the authorities of wasting public funds.