EU sends €5 billion to Ukraine while threatening to block €7.5 billion from Hungary
Ukraine was consistently ranked one of the most corrupt countries in the world long before the war broke out
Former US general predicts Ukrainian victory
Multiethnic Russia is “on an unsustainable footing,” claims former US General Ben Hodges
Britain trained 5,000 Ukrainian soldiers for urban warfare, Denmark set to follow suit
Western nations continue to offer their military expertise to the Ukrainian army
Two main pillars of Ukrainian economy in dire straits
The war is crushing Ukraine’s economy
NATO urges more weapons donations to Ukraine
“More military support to Ukraine is the best way to achieve a peace accord”
War hits Ukraine grains harvest hard, leaving many parts of Africa in crisis mode
Starvation conditions in many African countries are expected to accelerate
EU prepares fresh €8 billion aid package to Ukraine
The new package will be part non-refundable aid and part loans
Ukraine receives 6 Stormer air defense systems from the UK
The systems are capable of detecting airborne targets at a distance of 18 kilometers
Orbán in Tusványos: Analysis and reaction
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán urged Western allies to adopt a new strategy on the war in Ukraine, slammed the botched sanctions imposed on Russian energy supplies, and vowed to preserve Hungarian traditions and culture
German regional leader breaks ranks to call for ‘freeze’ of war in Ukraine
Prime Minister of Saxony Michael Kretschmer says it may be hard for Ukraine to swallow, but it is in everyone’s interests for peace negotiations to commence
Undocumented migrants and left-wing activists storm refugee center intended for Ukrainians, demanding equal treatment
La Chapelle Debout collective called for “housing and papers for all”
Dutch PM promises heavy weapons to Ukraine
Rutte said Ukraine will need more help when the war ends
Putin to pay Russian convicts and expunge their criminal record to help war effort in Ukraine
Russian criminals are reportedly being offered financial incentives in addition to having their sentences commuted in exchange for fighting on the front line in Ukraine
Zelensky wouldn’t last 24 hours without Western aid, says Hungarian security expert
Weapons destined for Ukraine have already appeared in the arms markets of the third world, György Nógrádi claimed
EU proposes €9 billion, 25-year loan to Ukraine
Should Ukraine default, EU member states will have to repay the loan
Germany crawls back to coal in major U-turn after Russia severely cuts gas supplies
Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck, a member of The Greens, claimed the move is a “bitter pill” but necessary in the current situation
Can Ukraine’s accession to the EU be fast-tracked?
Stating the truth has somehow fallen out of fashion in Brussels, writes István Pócza for Mandiner.hu
Orbán vows to dismiss policies that ‘threaten to impoverish Hungarian families’ in response to MEPs’ letter
The Hungarian prime minister rejected accusations that his government had supported policies and received an exemption to the EU’s energy embargo because it supports Russia
Three explosions target key Russian oil pipeline in Ukraine
The pipeline supplies Hungary and other Central and Eastern European countries
Less than half of the 2,000 missiles launched by Russia on Ukraine have hit desired target
Official estimates hold Russia’s missile success at just below 40 percent
Ukraine accuses Germany of blocking delivery of armored vehicles
German defense contractor still cannot deliver the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles it offered Ukraine
Mária Schmidt: Europe is now completely Americanized, and it is having disastrous consequences
“The leaders of the European Union are unquestioningly meeting the ever-increasing demands of the American hawks, which will cause serious problems for the livelihoods of European citizens,” writes Mária Schmidt
US, G7 approve tens of billions in aid to Ukraine
Ukraine will receive $40 billion from the U.S. and another $18.4 billion from the G7
Russian army repairs equipment in Ukraine with parts from household appliances
Semiconductors are the most critical component needed by the Russian military due to the sanctions against the country
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Hungarians continue to help Ukrainian refugees despite the world largely ignoring their efforts
Wealthy Ukrainians are buying up Montenegro’s beachfront property, send real estate prices surging higher
Prices have gone up by at least 50 percent since the war began, with Ukrainians and even some Russians driving them up
US trains Ukrainian troops in use of donated Western arms
“They’re getting a quick start on the devices they’re going to get,” a U.S. general told The Hill newspaper
Ukraine accuses Hungary of being ‘pre-warned’ about Russian invasion, threatens ‘consequences’ after the war
Tensions between Hungary and Ukraine were already strained before the war
Number of Ukrainian refugees may reach 8.3 million, prompting UN to call for more aid
The U.N. has called on countries to contribute $1.85 billion to a refugee aid fund
This is how much it will cost the EU to rebuild Ukraine
Any reconstruction efforts will also have to tackle rampant corruption in the country
ISIS calls for jihadists to continue attacks on Europe amid Ukraine war
ISIS says Christians fighting one another presents an opportunity
Macron refuses to call Russian atrocities in Ukraine ‘genocide’
The French president insisted world leaders should be “careful” about using inflammatory language to describe Russian atrocities committed in Ukraine as the countrymen are “brothers”
EU approves additional €3.5 billion funding for member states receiving Ukrainian refugees
The measure will give member states faster access to funding for infrastructure, housing, equipment and employment, education, social inclusion, health and childcare services
European Investment Bank approves €4 billion aid for Ukrainian refugees
The fundraiser was organized by the European Commission, Canada and NGO ‘Global Citizen’
Video of Ukrainians executing Russian POWs confirmed authentic by the New York Times
A number of shocking videos have been released by Ukrainian fighters showing alleged executions and torture of Russian POWs
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A UN vote reveals a world far from unified on the issue of Russia, with many countries, including China, India, Brazil, and Mexico, refusing to vote in unison with the West
UK to donate fleet of ambulances to Ukraine
Approximately 20 NHS ambulances will arrive in Lviv over the next few days to help provide urgent care for Ukrainians affected by the Russian invasion
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The Ukrainian government’s hostile attitude towards Hungary risks eroding solidarity with refugees fleeing the war zone
Ukrainian minister points at Russian propaganda machine as responsible for Bucha massacre
Russian journalists and broadcasters who have been Putin’s propaganda mouthpiece during the Russo-Ukrainian conflict have blood on their hands for atrocities like Bucha, Ukraine’s culture minister has claimed
Biden promises $500 million more in aid to Ukraine
On March 15, the United States already provided Ukraine with $1.4 billion
Starmer ‘salutes’ generosity of Brits offering homes to Ukrainians, but claims he cannot do the same
So far, more than 100,000 Brits have applied to offer a refugee a room in their homes
Ukraine war sparks biggest refugee wave since WWII, according to UN
Over 3.8 million left the county and over 6.5 million are internally displaced
Russian forces in retreat from Kyiv after successful Ukrainian counter-attacks, UK intelligence claims
The U.K. Ministry of Defence reports Russian forces had “overextended” and had now retreated more than 35 kilometers from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv
Ukraine’s anti-Hungarian rhetoric reaches new extreme with unfounded annexation claims
Despite Budapest welcoming more than half a million war refugees, Ukrainian leaders continue with their anti-Hungarian rhetoric
VIDEO: ‘They are cockroaches!’ – Ukrainian doctor reveals he has ordered staff to ‘castrate’ captured Russian soldiers
An interview with a Ukrainian doctor who says he has ordered the castration of Russian soldiers has been widely circulated on both Russian and U.S. social media networks
Zelensky claims any deal with Russia must be confirmed by referendum even as war rages
Ukraine should hold a referendum on any deal with Russia, claims Zelensky, but the question is how a referendum is even possible
Russia will likely take Kyiv, but losses could run into the ‘tens of thousands,’ says military historian
Renowned Israeli historian Prof. Dr. Martin van Creveld warned that the conflict in Ukraine could last for months, and “maybe longer”
Up to 28,000 Russian troops killed or wounded as Putin’s offensive stalls, according to UK and US intelligence
Despite heavy casualties on the ground, Russian forces continue to indiscriminately bombard Ukrainian cities at will
Entire European tire industry could come to a halt due to soot shortage from Russia
Some Italian and French manufacturers have already stopped production
Ukrainian president asks US Congress to supply air defense weapons
“You are the leader of the nation. I wish you to be the leader of the world,” Zelensky said in a direct address to U.S. President Joe Biden
NATO chief warns Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine
Western analysts believe that Russia may use chemical weapons in a false-flag operation
Czech, Polish and Slovenian PMs journey to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian leadership in the middle of deadly war
The Eastern European delegation traveled by train from Warsaw to Kyiv on Tuesday to stand in solidarity with Ukraine
IMF transfers $1.4 billion emergency loan to Ukraine
The funds are expected to help “mitigate the economic impact of the war”
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Calls for either of the leaders’ deaths will be permitted “unless they contain other targets or have two indicators of credibility, such as the location or method”
1 out of 3 refugees arriving in France from Ukraine aren’t Ukrainian
Some 30 percent of arrivals claiming to have fled Ukraine are of North African or Middle Eastern origin
NATO sends anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine via neighboring allies
Transports arrived to an unnamed Eastern European country neighboring Ukraine
More than 5,000 detained at anti-war protests across Russia
A running total of 5,020 protesters were detained by Russian authorities during anti-war rallies in 69 Russian cities on Sunday
Shocker: Russian gymnast slammed for displaying ‘Z’ symbol used by Russian military in Ukraine
The Russian gymnast displayed the symbol used by Russian military as he stood next to his Ukrainian rival on the podium in Doha, Qatar
Israeli PM Bennett attempts peace mediation with Russia
Following Bennett’s face-to-face talks with Putin over the weekend, the Israeli foreign minister will meet U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday
‘An act of war’ – Russia warns Romania not to allow Ukrainian warplanes into its airspace
Any country that grants permission for Ukrainian fighter jets to fly in its airspace will be entering the war, warns Russia.
Russian military seize Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after night of intense fighting
A fire had broken out in a training building adjacent to the main facility following a night of heavy Russian shelling
VIDEO: Biden confuses Ukraine with Iran during State of the Union address
“Putin may circle Kyiv with tanks, but he’ll never gain the hearts and souls of the ‘Iranian’ people,” Biden said, making no attempt to correct himself
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As the Western world praises Ukrainian President Zelensky, there is no denying his atrocious record of support for minority rights in his own country, a fact many ethnic Hungarians have not forgotten as they are pushed to fight for a government that has shown them hatred
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich announces intention to sell Chelsea Football Club
The Russian billionaire explained that the sale of the club will not be fast-tracked and will follow due process
Romania creates humanitarian aid hub for Ukraine
Neighboring Romania is a major escape route for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
War in Ukraine to hit poor countries’ food supply, could lead to major crises
Russia and Ukraine account for a whopping 29 percent of global wheat exports
Two-thirds of French partly blame NATO for Ukraine conflict
96 percent of French believe Russian President Vladimir Putin is to blame for the conflict, but a considerable amount also point to NATO as sharing partial responsibility
Europe must take charge of its own defense, French minister says
The French armed forces have been gearing up for a strategic change over the last ten years
Volvo suspends production and sales in Russia
A company spokesperson explained the plant’s closure was due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and would take effect immediately
Hungary will neither ship nor allow weapons transits to Ukraine
The country is concerned for the safety of the Hungarian minority living in Ukraine
90,000 Ukrainian refugees arrive in Hungary
Red Cross and aid organizations offer assistance
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Donald Tusk and left-wing media exploit Ukrainian refugee crisis for political point-scoring
The political opportunism of left-wing politicians and media during the refugee crisis draws harsh criticism
EU approves financial support and weapons shipments to Ukraine in unprecedented move
This is the first time in history the bloc has offered arms to a country engaged in conflict
Hungary will accommodate Ukrainian refugees and continue to provide country with aid
Free rail tickets have been offered to refugees, and food and fuel deliveries have already been sent to Ukraine, Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó confirmed
Germany prepares for war, will spend €100 billion and 2% of GDP on defense
The amount is twice as much as the country’s annual defense budget
Azerbaijan and Turkey seek to benefit from Russian gas supply interruptions
The Trans-Anatolian pipeline has a capacity of 16 billion cubic meters per year, but that won’t make much of a dent in Europe’s demand for gas
Boxing champion Klitchsko brothers take up arms in defense of Ukraine
“I don’t have another choice, I have to do that. I’ll be fighting,” the mayor of Kiev confirmed to U.K. media
EU approves second sanctions package against Russia
Member state leaders convened to discuss the collective response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to draw up contingency plans on energy supplies
Hungary offers safe haven to Ukrainian refugees
In a departure from previous policy, Ukrainian refugees can apply for asylum even after their arrival in Hungary
Natural gas prices skyrocket amid war in Ukraine, European industry under threat
Natural gas saw a 41 percent rise on Thursday alone
Hungary’s Orbán condemns Russian invasion, supports sovereignty of Ukraine
Hungary’s prime minister condemns Russia, and says the country will take in Ukrainian refugees
UK PM: We will ‘hobble’ Russian economy with ‘massive’ sanctions
Boris Johnson condemned the “barbaric attack” by Vladimir Putin on a “friendly country” and vowed to stand by Ukraine in its time of need
Ukraine: Russia has launched full-scale invasion
Missile strikes and explosions have been reported in the major Ukrainian cities of Kiev and Kharkiv
Trump slams ‘weak’ Biden and claims Putin would ‘have never done what he is doing now’ on his watch
Trump lamented the situation in Ukraine, and argued that there had been no need for the situation to have arisen at all if it had been “properly handled”
US cancels meeting with Russia’s Lavrov
Antony Blinken told reporters it made “no sense” to meet with Russia at this stage, but insisted diplomacy was still an option if Russia was “serious” about de-escalation
Russian money laundered in European capitals fuels Ukraine crisis
Systemic greed and corruption within Western financial institutions are costing lives
UK hits three Russian oligarchs and five banks with targeted sanctions
Russian billionaires with close ties to Vladimir Putin have had their assets frozen in the UK
Germany sends further reinforcements to the Baltics and Romania
NATO troops and vehicles have been sent to Lithuania while Romania benefits from further aerial units
Latest cyberattack hits Ukraine’s ministry of defense and banks
Russia is suspected of being behind the DDoS attacks
European Parliament approves €1.2 billion emergency aid to Ukraine
The loan was proposed by the European Commission at the end of January
UK: Diane Abbott accuses ‘gung ho’ Western allies of wanting to start another war with Russia
UK Labour MP Diane Abbott says that NATO is the aggressor in the conflict between Russia and the West
‘What will they send next, pillows?’ – Klitschko mocks Germany for its ‘joke’ offer of 5,000 helmets to aid Ukraine
“Five thousand helmets are an absolute joke!” Klitschko told German tabloid, Bild
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Ukraine’s government has stabbed Hungary in the back, says Hungary’s foreign minister
War in Ukraine isn’t in the interest of Hungary or Ukraine
An East-West confrontation would be disastrous for Hungary and Europe, Mariann Őry writes in daily Magyar Hírlap.
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In order to show a united anti-Russian front, Western politicians are allowing Zelensky’s government plenty of room to crush minority rights inside his own country
Further Russian aggression against Ukraine would be ‘met with strength,’ UK and US warns
The United Kingdom and United States present a united front in condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russia says U.S. mercenaries planning chemical weapons attack in Ukraine
Putin is demanding legal guarantees against any further NATO expansion towards his country’s borders
Ukrainian intelligence dismantles alleged Russian-sponsored anti-vax group
Ukraine’s intelligence service claims there is some evidence Russia was behind the anti-vaccine group
After Biden left Afghanistan, is Ukraine next?
Does Ukraine still have a chance at American support from Joe Biden’s perspective – or is that now an opportunity lost?
Canadian investor clashes with alleged corrupt Ukrainian oligarch
The issues faced by foreign investors in Ukraine are on full display in the case of Canadian CEO Michael Yurkovich, whose solar energy company cannot profit because of corruption