The show must go on: No one will be held accountable for Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive strategy
Despite huge losses for Ukraine in its failed counteroffensive, political pressures mean the war must continue, and this time with higher stakes, writes Paweł Lisicki, the chief editor of Poland’s Do Rzeczy weekly magazine
Poland’s ruling conservatives have proven their worth as diplomats
The past 12 months have finally laid to rest the conviction that foreign policy is the exclusive domain of liberals and social democrats with the ruling conservatives making substantial headway on the world stage, writes Rafał Woś
Israel agrees to stop sending armed guards on Holocaust youth trips inside Poland
Poland and Israel have resolved an issue over security arrangements for school visits with an agreement that ends the presence of Israeli armed guards on Polish streets
Germany and Russia could still ally
Olaf Scholz’s revelations that he talks regularly with Vladimir Putin should serve as a warning to Poland that it could still end up as the victim of a pincer movement by its two foes
Polish diplomacy in crisis after ambassador to France claims Poland will declare war on Russia if Ukraine loses
The Polish embassy in Paris later issued a statement trying to walk back the remarks, but the cat was already out of the bag
Poland’s president goes on a diplomatic offensive
Ahead of a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to Warsaw, Polish President Andrzej Duda made a diplomatic trip through Europe with a focus on security issues related to the war in Ukraine
Poland’s foreign ministry has purged all Polish graduates from Moscow’s top diplomatic academy
Poland passed a law allowing it to remove all graduates of a prestigious Russian diplomatic school from the Polish Foreign Ministry
Kyiv’s move to appoint controversial Melnyk risks upsetting Polish-Ukrainian relations
Poland’s attitude towards Russia will not change but the sympathy to leaders in Kyiv can fade, warns Polish columnist Marek Pyza after the controversial appointment of Andrij Melnyk into the Ukrainian government
Polish officials outraged after Ukraine appoints deputy foreign minister who praised WWII-era nationalist responsible for killing tens of thousands of Poles
Poland is outraged after Ukraine appoints a foreign affairs official who has openly admired a Ukrainian nationalist tied to the massacre of Polish civilians
Opposition mayor of Hungarian town apologizes for playing German anthem associated with Nazi party
Local officials played banned stanzas of the German anthem at a meeting with Jászberény’s twin city of Vechta
Hungarian president Novák supports Kosovo’s EU membership bid
The new Hungarian president is taking a much more active foreign policy stance than her predecessor
Hungarian president on a mission to mend fences with Romania
This is the first presidential meeting between the two neighbors in 12 years
EU to suspend visa agreement with Russia
Some member states wanted a complete ban on Russian tourists but Hungary, Germany, France, and Austria opposed such a measure
Romania slams Orbán for ‘divisive’ speech
Orbán’s views do not coincide with those of Romania, the country’s foreign minister said
Biden’s candidate for U.S. ambassador slams Hungary’s media freedom, LGBT rights
Pressman will likely give ear to left-leaning NGOs if appointed
Spanish communist MEP banned from entering Israel
The MEP was with a delegation headed to Palestine after Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed on the Palestinian territories
Croatia irked by PM Orbán’s remarks about lost Hungarian territory
The Croatian port of Rijeka was previously a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire
Russia closes Baltic state consulates, orders all staff to leave its territory in reciprocal move
The Baltics closed their Russian consulates earlier this month

Ukraine launches war of words with Hungarian government, may have tried to interfere in election
The Ukrainian government’s hostile attitude towards Hungary risks eroding solidarity with refugees fleeing the war zone
The West is responsible for escalating tensions in eastern Ukraine, says Russian ambassador to Prague
According to the Russian ambassador, the Czech side came “with a set of well-known accusations of the West against Russia”
Sanctions will be the response to any conflict in Ukraine, says Czech foreign minister as he rules out military participation
Following the cagey optimism of the West in the previous days, fears of the real danger of a Russian invasion of Ukraine intensified again on Thursday
‘Wars rarely start on Wednesday’ – Russian ambassador pokes fun at Western claims of imminent invasion of Ukraine
Escalation will not occur in the coming weeks or even months, stated the Russian diplomat
China says Poland will be key nation in China-Europe supply chain after Xi and Duda meet in Beijing
The two presidents discussed the Polish-Chinese partnership, the situation in Ukraine and the development of the Belt and Road Initiative
Czech prime minister assures Ukrainian ambassador of country’s full support and rejects Russian aggression
Czechia is trying to get the situation resolved peacefully through diplomacy, Petr Fiala insisted
Hungary should not kowtow to liberal elites protesting Orbán-Putin meet in Moscow
Hungarian foreign policy cannot be based on the opinion of Soros ‘lobbyists and Western liberal newspapers, writes Magyar Hírlap columnist, Mariann Őry
Czech Foreign Minister claims time is running out for a diplomatic solution over Ukraine
In the meantime, Prime Minister Petr Fiala confirms that Czechia is ready to send ammunition to Ukraine
Polish PM recalls Polish ambassador to Czechia over coal mine dispute
The dispute over the Turów mine was a lack of empathy, understanding, and willingness to engage in dialogue — especially on the Polish side, says the Polish diplomat
Russia expels two German diplomats in act of revenge
The murder of the Georgian has further consequences on the diplomatic relationship between the two countries
Belarus summons Czech diplomat over expulsion of football chief
Bazanov allegedly arrived in the country without a permit and violated epidemic measures
Poland’s great gambit to forge the current wave of political solidarity into an EU turning point
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is continuing Poland’s diplomatic offensive in Europe, writes Jacek Karnowski
Romanian president trashes Hungary while receiving European prize
Iohannis, hailed as a “bridge builder,” attacks neighboring Hungary at major European award ceremony in Germany
Migration, climate and gender policy to top European agenda in coming years
These are the topics that Hungary must focus on because Europe will be focusing on them
PM Babiš on the evacuation of Afghans: ‘We saved everyone we wanted to save’
Everyone who showed interest in leaving Afghanistan got to safety, confirmed Foreign Minister Kulhánek
Geneva meeting: Putin and Biden agree on danger of nuclear war but on little else
U.S., Russian presidents agree on nuclear stability
What can Hungary expect from the Biden-Putin summit?
Romanian president says Joe Biden may visit Romania
Pope Francis will meet PM Orbán and President Áder in Hungary
Hungarian Catholic Church refutes earlier press reports
Hungary to produce China’s COVID-19 vaccine
Hungary has one of the best vaccination rates in the world
‘Border protection, family policy, Christian culture’ – Hungary’s Orbán meets Spanish Vox party leader Santiago Abascal in Budapest
The two parties must represent traditional European values
Son of Zbigniew Brzezinski likely candidate for US ambassador to Poland
Mark Brzezinski’s candidacy for ambassador is currently being seriously considered by President Joe Biden
Hungary, Ireland have first high-level meeting in 20 years
Strong ties in economy, education and peacekeeping
Belarus hijacks EU summit
EU leaders call for investigation, new sanctions against Minsk
Israel has every right to protect its citizens, says Czech Foreign Minister Kulhánek
The Czech minister spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israeli ambassador: We appreciates Hungary’s support in the EU
In the past decade, bilateral relations had shown a marked improvement
Prague Castle raises Israeli flag in support of Czechia’s Middle East ally
Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek also sided with Israel
Biden nominates globalist to head State Department’s European and Eurasian Affairs
Karen Donfried currently heads the German Marshall Fund
Hungary, Romania reboot diplomatic relations
Green Party election victory could alter German-Hungarian relations
Czechia to expel another 63 people from Russia’s embassy, while Moscow vows to respond soon
Russians have until the end of May to leave the embassy
Czech deputy PM offers Prague for potential Biden-Putin summit
The summit could follow on from the Obama-Medvedev summit
China can no longer be stopped
The endgame has begun, writes László Bogár

Two-day EU coronavirus summit off to a rocky start
Austrian chancellor demands fair distribution
The EU is racing full speed ahead into the abyss
Uighur human rights row sparks tit-for-tat sanctions between China and EU
One Hungarian MEP also among those sanctioned by Beijing
Palestine, Arab League condemn Czech diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Czechia emphasizes that the office is not an embassy
Czechia opens ‘de facto’ embassy in Jerusalem: report
The official Czech Embassy remains in Tel Aviv

Israeli-Hungarian-Czech mini-summit in Jerusalem
Czechia opens embassy branch in Jerusalem, three countries discuss vaccine certificate
Maps and borders remain a sensitive topic for Europe
New White House leadership won’t affect positive US-Hungarian military relations, says Defense Minister Benkő
The United States has praised recent Hungarian military upgrades
Estonia, Hungary celebrate 100 years of friendship
Although often mired in different historical constraints, Hungary and Estonia have always had a special bond, not least due to the Finno-Ugric language connecting them, Kristi Karelsohn, Estonian ambassador to Hungary wrote in an article in daily Magyar Nemzet
The Russian embassy complains about hostile Czech actions
Czech Foreign Ministry alled on Russia to release Navalny
Ukraine plans to ban foreign national anthems
Ethnic minority rights continue to hamper Hungarian-Ukrainian relations
No, Péter Szijjártó shouldn’t resign as Hungary’s foreign minister
Macron: France won’t apologize to Algeria for colonization
Historian Benjamin Stora wrote a report on colonization
New CDU leader Laschet: EU needs both Hungary and Poland
Obama claims there is ‘strongman leadership’ in Hungary
The Hungarian government pushes back against reckless claims from the former US president
Russia labels Prague Civil Society Center an ‘undesirable organization’
Czech humanitarian organization People in Need, which Russia included on the list last year, took part in establishing the Centre
Czechia and Slovakia block an important document for EU enlargement
The document could further complicate accession negotiations
PM Orbán: Hungarian minority’s new role in Romanian government could improve bilateral relations
RMDSZ will have three portfolios in the center-right Romanian government
Slovak President Čaputová meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
She invited him to Slovakia during a private audience

Bavaria pledges to care for 100 Czech Covid-19 patients if necessary
If necessary, the Czech Republic would act reciprocally
Hungary is rooting for a Trump victory, says PM Orbán
Trump has “saved conservative America and joined the ranks of the greatest American presidents,” says Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
American Conservative slams US ambassador’s criticisms of Poland over LGBT issues
Netanyahu thanks Orbán for Hungary’s support to Israel
Czech and Polish foreign ministers agree to talks on Polish Turów mine
Poland rejects that it would violate European directives

Hungary is going its own way on foreign policy
Hungary was the only EU state at the signing of the Middle East peace accord
US ambassador to Budapest Cornstein leaves Hungary after two years
Hungary, Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia donate to V4-German project to halt illegal migration from Morocco
The purpose is to prevent illegal migration from Morroco
Hungary’s foreign minister to attend signing of Israel-UAE-Bahrain peace treaty in Washington
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó will be one of only EU foreign ministers to be present at the event

Coronavirus: Prime ministers of Czechia, Austria, and Slovakia promise not to close borders to one another
Czechia recorded over 1,000 new cases two days in a row
PM Orbán: Hungary and Slovenia forge long-term strategic cooperation
The countries are focusing on building an Interconnected network of power and natural gas lines as well as port development

Czechia, Austria and Slovakia agree on keeping borders open despite coronavirus
Heads of three Central European parliaments met at Grafenegg Castle
Warsaw accepts controversial Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven as German ambassador to Poland
Arndt von Loringhoven’s father was one of the Hitler’s top aides and prepared the dictator’s daily military briefings in the final months of the Second World War
China warns Czechia will ‘pay a high price’ over Czech Senate president’s visit to Taiwan
Chinese foreign minister said that Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil would pay a high price for his visit of Taiwan
Czech woman appointed as new EU ambassador to Iceland
Lucie Samcová has been working in Brussels for 15 years
Czech president will not visit Italy due to coronavirus
The pandemic complicates other foreign policy activities

Tensions in the Mediterranean rise as France and Italy join Greek military exercise
Turkish President does not intend to back down
Hungarian diplomacy must assist economic recovery: foreign minister
Attracting foreign investments and focusing on trade relations are top priorities for Hungarian diplomacy
Leading rabbi: Hungary is safe for Jews despite claims of German minister
Rabbi Köves: “It is quite peculiar that a German politician would criticize Hungary since there have been 1,824 anti-Semitic incidents in Germany in 2019, while Hungary only had 35”
German minister Michael Roth, known for anti-Hungarian stance, is a close ally of George Soros
Michael Roth, who has attacked Hungary for the last decade, is a close ally of billionaire financier George Soros
Why does the EU have no unified stance on Belarus?
A study of the dysfunctional European foreign policy
Expert: Biggest challenge ahead for Poland’s new foreign minister is Eastern European affairs
Germany claims Hungary has ‘rampant’ anti-Semitism despite sharp rise in anti-Semitic crimes in Germany
Polish foreign minister resigns
Foreign MInister Jacek Czaputowicz previously believed that the period following the presidential elections will be a good time to change the head of Polish diplomacy

Germany sides with Turkey over Greece in gas exploration dispute in the Mediterranean
France to strengthen military presence in the Mediterranean

Hungary supports Polish position on Belarus, FM Szijjártó says
Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Poland take a unified approach against Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko