What happens if Elon Musk cuts Starlink to Ukraine?
A lack of satellite connection will severely hinder intelligence gathering and drone control, Ukrainian military officials warn
Bundeswehr begins training of Ukrainian Leopard 2 tank crews
The basic training will last six to eight weeks
Escalating the war in Ukraine is against US interests
Further escalation of the war in Ukraine no longer serves U.S. interests, and one major global think tank agrees, writes columnist László Bogár for Hungarian newspaper Magyar Hírlap
Elon Musk defends SpaceX decision to limit use of Starlink satellite system by Ukrainian military
Musk said he did not want to be responsible for an escalation “that may lead to World War III”
Orbán: Listening to Zelensky, it is clear this war is going to drag on for a long time
The war is likely to drag on, but Hungary is calling for peace now
After Russia threatens ‘consequences for Europe and the entire world,’ UK says it will not supply fighter jets to Ukraine
Russia warns that if the U.K. sends fighter jets, it will have “consequences for the European continent and the entire world”
Brits could be first to provide fighter jets to Ukraine, vows to train Ukrainian pilots
“Nothing is off the table,” claimed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as his office announced Ukrainian pilots would be trained on NATO-approved aircraft
Pink Floyd co-founder angers Ukraine after claiming Russian invasion was provoked
Roger Waters’ remarks followed up an interview with a German newspaper in which he said the Russian invasion of Ukraine was “probably the most provoked invasion ever”
EU has made severe mistakes in assessing the war in Ukraine
The EU continues to be beset by hesitations and strategic miscalculations when it comes to Ukraine
Russia running out of prisoners to use as cannon fodder with less frequent human wave attacks
Russia’s prison population has fallen by 29,000 since September
Von der Leyen holds talks with Ukraine over EU membership in Kyiv
EU delegates traveled to the Ukrainian capital to pledge further military, financial, and political support for the country
Germany’s AfD calls for diplomatic talks with Russia in state parliament debate
Jörg Urban, the leader of the AfD parliamentary group in Saxony, said the war is being financed considerably by German taxpayers
Die Welt: 5 reasons why Ukraine is increasingly less likely to win the war
Ukraine is running out of both manpower and weapons, writes German newspaper Die Welt’s Brussels correspondent, Christoph Schilz
PM Orbán: Sending European tanks to Ukraine is a very bad idea
“Now, we’re at battle tanks, and they’re already talking about planes”
UK government rejects Boris Johnson’s call to send jets to Ukraine
Johnson’s call for jets has been roundly rejected by most Western leaders
German tanks have extreme tech advantage over Russian tanks, says former Hungarian intelligence officer
Using German-made tanks against Russian ones is like “putting a Mercedes up against a Lada,” says Hungarian military expert and former intelligence officer József Kis-Benedek
Orbán’s ‘no man’s land’ remark sparks diplomatic row with Ukraine
The Ukrainian foreign ministry summoned the Hungarian ambassador for a dressing down over his prime minister’s disparaging remarks
Could Ukraine actually get F-16 fighter jets?
Ukraine’s request for F-16 fighter jets represents a new level of support the U.S. should not entertain
Boris Johnson says Putin threatened him with missile strike during phone call over Ukraine
The former British prime minister recalled how Putin warned him it would only “take a minute” to take him out
Trump slams provision of tanks to Ukraine as escalation of war, says he’d negotiate a peace deal ‘in 24 hours’
The former U.S. president believes we are “at the brink of World War III”
Ukraine races against the clock to deploy Western tanks
German Leopard tanks supplied by several countries will be the key element, but their effectiveness will depend on how quickly they can arrive
Ukrainian deputy foreign minister calls for German submarines to attack Russian ships
Andrij Melnyk wants to use the German subs to “kick the Russian fleet out of the Black Sea”
Ukraine forces conscription upon its Hungarian minority
Ukraine’s official national media hides the ugly truth about forced conscription in Ukraine, Magyar Nemzet columnist György Pilhál writes
‘I’ve never seen this kind of madness!’ — Croatian president slams German foreign minister’s ‘We are at war with Russia’ remark
Zoran Milanović wished Germany better luck this time around than in World War II, but insisted Croatia would play no part in the conflict
‘We are not at war with anybody’ – Hungary rejects Germany’s claim that Europe is at war with Russia
Péter Szijjártó was reacting to recent remarks by the German foreign minister in which she claimed that Europe is at war with Russia
Ukrainian women are refusing to live in Islamic neighborhoods in the UK, citing safety concerns
Left-wing British broadcaster Channel 4 News spoke to several women who were finding the move to far more culturally diverse communities challenging
Western tanks may help Ukraine repel Russian spring offensive
Western tanks can be instrumental in halting a ground offensive, says Hungarian defense analyst Ferenc Kaiser
Ukraine accuses Hungary of blackmailing EU, while Hungary asks Ukraine to respect minority rights
Ukraine and Hungary continue to trade accusations
Ukrainian grain exports threaten Central Europe
Five EU countries have asked the European Commission to intervene as Ukrainian wheat floods the EU market
George Soros called for NATO to use Eastern European soldiers to ‘reduce the risk of body bags for NATO countries’ in 1993 ‘New World Order’ article
Soros called for Eastern Europeans to essentially be used as cannon fodder armed with NATO weapons, a prescient prediction given how the war in Ukraine has developed
Ethnic cleansing? Hungarians being rounded up and conscripted into Ukrainian army after massive losses in the east
Ethnic Hungarians were reportedly killed in huge numbers in the battle of Soledar, and now there are fears that this small population could be suffering exceptionally high losses
Ukrainian diplomat’s disparaging remarks about Hungary’s democracy slammed by Hungarian press
In an apparent insult to Hungary, Ukraine’s ambassador to Israel claimed Israel is the only democratic country not helping Ukraine militarily
Belgian couple faced with €36,000 repair bill after unknowingly housing a Roma family from Ukraine who wreaked havoc
The Roma family left the Belgian couple’s home with mold and broken furniture, and had been illegally subletting rooms to other refugees
Ukrainian interior minister killed in helicopter crash next to kindergarten
At least 18 people have died and many more injured after a government helicopter crashed near a kindergarten in Kyiv
Keeping Ukraine afloat costs at least €3 billion per month
Half of the country’s running costs are covered by the European Union
What good are Western tanks to Ukraine?
Several Western countries are delivering heavy armor to Ukraine, but will this be enough?
Germany’s Leopard 2 tanks won’t be ready for Ukraine until 2024 at the earliest, must be ‘completely rebuilt’
Ukraine says it needs German tanks now, but they may not arrive until next year
Ukrainian refugees in Britain are going home for medical treatment rather than enduring NHS wait times
As left-wing news outlets use reports of Ukrainians going home to see their doctors as an opportunity to criticize the Conservative government’s running of the NHS, others are asking why refugees are permitted to dash home for appointments in the first place
Russia army set to increase number of soldiers to 1.5 million, create 24 new divisions
Russia is preparing for a long, intense war, warns Ukrainian intelligence and Western think tanks
Ukranian foreign minister slams hesitant Germany for delaying delivery of Leopard 2 tanks until given green light from US
Dmytro Kuleba urges Berlin to stop deliberating and start transferring the heavy-armored battle tanks to Kyiv
Russia sends its biggest gun to Ukraine
The 240mm mortar can theoretically fire nuclear bombs
Russia used its most advanced fighter jet in Ukraine, according to British intelligence reports
Five of the advanced aircraft were identified at an air base in Russia
Germany sends Marder armored vehicles and Patriot missile system to Ukraine
It is unknown whether the armored vehicles will come from existing stock within the German military or from manufacturer reserves
Ukraine rejects Putin’s ‘cynical’ ceasefire to mark Orthodox Christmas
“Keep your hypocrisy to yourselves!” Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak told the Kremlin
Is the West vying for a ceasefire in Ukraine?
The West is growing exasperated at the stalemate in Ukraine, and allied leaders are secretly working towards a ceasefire to end a conflict that has weighed heavily, both economically and militarily, on Europe and its citizens
British PM pledges long-term support to Ukraine after sending €2.6 billion in military aid in 2022
Great Britain is Ukraine’s second-largest supporting nation after the United States
UK study: Russia is quickly depleting its pilot pool
Russia is sending both barely trained pilots and experienced instructors to the front lines
NATO secretary general says Ukraine needs more weapons
The military situation will define the terms of any peace, Stoltenberg said
Ukraine lashes out at Orbán’s pro-peace stance on Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Orbán said his government’s primary concern are the needs of his country.
‘Orbán is a traitor’ – Left-wing MEP Verhofstadt flies into rage over Hungary’s pro-peace stance on war in Ukraine
Prominent liberal MEP is furious over Orbán advocating peace with Russia and defending national interests
Ukraine asks UN to revoke Russian membership
Deputy foreign minister Melnik says Putin is gearing up Russia for a long war
PM Orbán: ‘We stand on the Hungarian side of history’ in the war between Russia and Ukraine
PM Viktor Orbán discusses the war in Ukraine, energy inflation, and the challenges Europe can expect in 2023
Romania protests Ukraine’s new minority law
Romania says the bill was adopted without consulting the Venice Commission or the Romanian minority in Ukraine
US gives Patriot missiles to Ukraine in $1.85 billion aid package despite Russia’s warnings
The announcement was made just as the Ukrainian president arrived in Washington
Greeks, Hungarians, Austrians, and Slovaks are the most opposed to sending weapons to Ukraine: poll
Greeks and Central Europeans are the most opposed to sending arms to Ukraine
Half of Ukrainian refugees in Germany have no plans to return home
Ukrainians reportedly driving expensive SUVs and using €100 banknotes is sparking some outrage in Germany
Ukraine passes law on ethnic minority rights seen as a prerequisite for EU accession talks
Hungary has for years demanded modifications to Ukraine’s minority legislation
China’s ban on CPU exports hits Russia hardest
Russia now has practically no legal avenues to import chips for its military
Reports that Hungary vetoed €18 billion EU aid package for Ukraine are ‘fake news,’ claims Orbán
The Hungarian PM said his country is ready to provide bilateral aid to Ukraine, but will not subject future generations to massive debt to continue financing a war that has not come “one millimeter closer” to ending from sanctions
US secretly modified HIMARS missile systems sent to Ukraine so they couldn’t fire into Russia
The Pentagon reportedly limited the range of the missile systems despite a pledge from Ukraine that they would not be used to directly attack Russia
Over 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died during war, says EU commission president in deleted clip
The EU commission president later deleted a clip of her remarking on Ukrainian casualty numbers
German army faces acute munitions and parts shortage, leaked report claims
Germany only has two days’ worth of heavy munitions should another conflict erise
Russia deploys deadly Tornado-S rocket launcher in Ukraine
The launcher’s combat power has been compared to that of nuclear weapons
Much ado about nothing? Hungary is blocking NATO-Ukraine meetings but has been since 2017
Szijjártó says Hungary has not mentioned the issues surrounding the Hungarian minority in Ukraine since the Russian invasion
Arms companies propose making cheap missiles for Ukraine
Boeing plans to use existing U.S. stocks of rocket engines and small bombs
Romanian man makes €11,000 per month housing Ukrainian refugees
The man from Timisoara has been hosting 26 Ukrainian refugees in a two-story house
US military general estimates over 100,000 Russians killed or wounded in Ukraine
General Mark Milley also floated the need for Russia and Ukraine to enter into talks to end the war
Hungarians reject funding Ukraine or supporting the country’s war effort with training and weapons
A considerable 78 percent also oppose Western training of Ukrainian troops
European Commission proposes €18 billion in aid to Ukraine next year
Von der Leyen says the European Union will continue to support Ukraine for “as long as it’s needed”
US, EU and UK pour over €70 billion of taxpayers’ money into Ukraine, but doubts are growing
Ukraine’s debt could double next year to 100 percent of its GDP
Europe faces refugee catastrophe as Russia war tactic of destroying critical infrastructure knocks out water and power
14 million Ukrainians have already left their homes, and it is not even winter yet
German government sweeps immigration problem under the rug
In September alone, 40,000 asylum seekers may have entered the country
Some weapons destined for Ukraine ending up with Finnish criminals
Weapons sent to Ukraine are finding their way across Europe
Latvian defense minister accuses Hungary of ‘treason’ as clash breaks out over Ukraine
Hungary is furious after Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks accused Hungary and Bulgaria of “treason”
Germany: Hamburg man fined €4,000 for displaying pro-Russian Z symbol
Judge rules the “Z” symbol was an endorsement of Russia’s invasion
Russia issues threats after US deploys 101st Airborne Division to Romania
Russia’s response will increase as U.S. troops get closer to its borders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned
Pope offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine
The Vatican is ready to host roundtable peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
PM Orbán: We defended Hungarian interests at EU summit
Hungary’s long-term gas delivery prices will not be affected by a possible EU gas price cap
Croatia joins Hungary in refusing to train Ukrainian troops
The EU decided on Monday to train 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers, but both Hungary and Croatia say they will not participate
Hungary stays out of EU training program for Ukrainian military, foreign minister laments lack of interest in peaceful resolution
Hungary’s foreign minister says there is little interest in promoting peace right now, and it could end in disaster
90% of seized Russian assets frozen by just 7 EU member states
EU commissioner for justice says all member states should do their part in enforcing sanctions against Russia
Ukrainian city removes Hungarian monument
The monument commemorated 1,000 years of Hungarian presence in the Carpathian Basin
Ukraine will push Russia back behind pre-war front lines, predicts US general
By next summer, Ukraine will also have regained control of the Crimean Peninsula
Germany delivers first state-of-the-art air defense battery to Ukraine
The equipment will mainly be used by Ukrainian forces to protect the airspace of Ukraine’s major cities
Russia has no reason to use nuclear weapons, claims Hungarian security expert
Using nuclear weapons would be militarily ineffective and politically disastrous for Russia, says one Hungarian expert
Czech crowdfunder raises €1.3 million to purchase T-72 ‘Tomas the tank’ for Ukraine
The Czech crowdfunding initiative has previously raised money to acquire drones for the Ukrainian armed forces and is now collecting for ammunition
Pope Francis makes first direct plea to Putin to stop violence
The Pontiff warns the conflict in Ukraine “increases the risk of nuclear escalation”
US wants EU to support Ukraine with $1.5 billion per month
The European Union plans $38 billion in aid to Ukraine next year
Sharp rise recorded in number of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Hungary
On Thursday alone, almost 13,000 refugees entered Hungary from Ukraine and Romania
Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine after ‘sham’ referendums
The West has denounced what it perceives to be illegitimate votes in the four regions of Ukraine and announced further sanctions against the Kremlin as a result
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