Ukraine was consistently ranked one of the most corrupt countries in the world long before the war broke out
One manager noted that the livelihood of some 400 Russian families depends on him remaining in business
Western nations continue to offer their military expertise to the Ukrainian army
Russia’s ammunition supply may be the key to its continued war efforts
The ship was reportedly hit by the mine it had been tasked to neutralize, causing significant damage to the rear of the vessel but not resulting in any injuries to the crew
The war is crushing Ukraine’s economy
Jointly buying and producing weapons would be the reasonable and cheaper option, said the EU’s top diplomat
The war only serves to increase the United States’ advantage over Europe, security analyst Prof. György Nógrádi believes
Starvation conditions in many African countries are expected to accelerate
A wealthy politician with strong ties to the arms industry is calling for Germans to make “sacrifices” to protect Ukraine
Signatories of the open letter say Ukraine is one of the most corrupt countries in the world
Despite its heavy economic ties with Russia, Hungary will weather the war-induced economic crisis better than its regional peers, a recent study suggests
Russia would have an overwhelming air and sea superiority against the Visegrád Four
Germany’s defense ministry has blamed improper use for their failure
Antonio Guterres said the U.N. conference was “a chance to strengthen” the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid rising tensions in Ukraine, on the Korean peninsula, and in the Middle East
The systems are capable of detecting airborne targets at a distance of 18 kilometers
Viktor Orbán said Europe lost its chance to influence European policy when it failed to enforce the Minsk agreement
Some 16 percent of companies have already begun to scale back production
Ukrainian children are being taken care of in Hungary, but the best course of action to ensure them a brighter future is a brokered peace agreement, Péter Szijjártó said on Tuesday
A survey conducted for UNHCR among Ukrainian refugees reveals that 65 percent of them do not plan to return to their country in the foreseeable future
In exchange, Germany will refill Eastern European arsenals with modern weaponry
Neither side in the Ukrainian war is looking for a compromise
Weapons destined for Ukraine have already appeared in the arms markets of the third world, György Nógrádi claimed
Despite back-to-back summits, Western leaders are struggling with a lack of domestic support, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Macron, Scholz, and Draghi did not take the Polish president or prime minister with them to Kyiv, not because Poland matters too little but because it has become too significant for the tastes of “old Europe,” argues Jacek Karnowski for portal wPolityce.pl
There is a clear discrepancy between the rhetoric from European governments and the views of their citizens as to how the conflict in Ukraine should conclude
The rapid decline of interest in the war will sooner or later be reflected in the actions of European politicians, warns Jerzy Haszczyński in Rzeczpospolita daily
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means NATO is no longer bound to its previous agreement with Moscow
Hungarian security policy expert György Nógrádi agrees with Kissinger, who says peace talks with Russia are a must
Over 726,000 Ukrainians have sought initial refuge in Hungary to date
Official estimates hold Russia’s missile success at just below 40 percent
Polish President Andrzej Duda’s visit to address the Ukrainian Parliament came at an important moment, when some in the West seem to be tiring of the war, writes Jerzy Haszczyński for daily Rzeczpospolita
A letter signed by almost 60 leading public figures says neutrality puts Austria in danger
The state of emergency allows the government to pass ordinances without parliamentary approval
German defense contractor still cannot deliver the tanks and infantry fighting vehicles it offered Ukraine
Czech Republic European Union Hungary Leopard 2 MBT Russia Tanks Ukraine War Commentary Germany Poland Poland might not receive free high-tech German tanks in exchange for sending Ukraine their Soviet-era military equipment after all
The weapons can allegedly blind satellites in low Earth orbit and destroy drones from 5 kilometers
Those who take over the restaurants won’t be allowed to use the McDonald’s branding, logo, or menus
The Serbian prime minister said the bomb threats were designed to pressure his country into joining sanctions against Russia
Viktor Orbán predicts a decade of economic troubles, war, and political weakness in Europe
European Union Katalin Novák Poland Russia Ukraine Viktor Orbán Volodymyr Zelensky War Commentary Hungary Remix Exclusive President Katalin Novák sends a message to Warsaw days before her visit
Salvini warns that fueling the war in Ukraine with more weapons could prolong the conflict, lead to a food crisis in Africa, and eventually a new migrant wave to Europe
Semiconductors are the most critical component needed by the Russian military due to the sanctions against the country
Brainwashing is not just the preserve of the post-Soviet world, it is flourishing with varying degrees of success the world over, writes writer and satirist Marcin Wolski for portal niezależna.pl
European Union poll Russia Ukraine Viktor Orbán Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelensky War Commentary Hungary Remix Exclusive Trending Recent polls suggest that European citizens’ views on the war are not what media headlines might suggest, with a majority opposed to arming Ukraine and a near majority against more sanctions on Russia
Joe Biden signed the Lend-Lease Act which enables the export of weapons to Ukraine
economy energy security environment European Union gas LNG Robert Habeck Russia Russian aggression War Commentary Germany The latest dispute suggests that finding a solution to replace Russian gas will not be as simple as German newspaper headlines suggest
Hungary will care for wounded Ukrainian soldiers and offer millions in aid to the war-torn country
The French automaker suspended production Russia in early April.
There are worries the Ukrainian government may be covertly supporting a kill list that includes Hungary’s prime minister and foreign minister
Frans Timmermans was responding to a question on plans to regulate heating in the EU
The majority of political parties in Sweden, in addition to a majority of the public, are supportive of a move to join the defensive alliance
The first shipment from Germany will include the provision of 50 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks
The U.N. has called on countries to contribute $1.85 billion to a refugee aid fund
Germany may soon cut all Russian oil, but risks lie ahead
The Baltics closed their Russian consulates earlier this month
The drones are part of an $800 million package approved by President Joe Biden
Unlike the U.S., Europe has no interest in a protracted war, Magyar Hírlap columnist Mariann Őry writes
Only a full energy embargo could hit Russia hard enough for it to reconsider its war
Poles are preparing for the war to come to their territory, according to one professor
The key to victory in Ukraine is military force, claims U.S. veteran General James Dubik
Any reconstruction efforts will also have to tackle rampant corruption in the country
Germany is also urging investigations on genocide allegations in Ukraine
The total arms package – including howitzers and helicopters – is worth $800 million
Defence economy Eduard Heger European Union Missiles NATO Robert Fico Russia S-300 SAM Ukraine War Zuzana Čaputová Commentary Remix Exclusive Slovakia Trending The government of Eduard Heger puts its loyalties towards NATO allies over the security of its own citizens
The fundraiser was organized by the European Commission, Canada and NGO ‘Global Citizen’
Putin is pushing for definitive results before May 9, but the U.S. claims that Putin has already lost and has no chance of conquering Ukraine
A number of shocking videos have been released by Ukrainian fighters showing alleged executions and torture of Russian POWs
The resolution demanding an embargo on Russian oil, gas, coal and nuclear fuel passed with a large majority
After Ukraine tried to interfere in Hungary’s election results, the country is now accusing Hungary of supporting Russia by buying gas in rubles
The Hungarian prime minister said Putin’s response was “positive”
Hungary is not the first EU member state to concede to the Russian demand, with Slovakia already signaling it will pay in rubles
It is likely the move will see the transfer of more anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukrainian defense forces
While the left wants to drag Hungary into war, the ruling conservative government says this would threaten Hungary’s security
Romanians have been hoarding iodine tablets for weeks in anticipation of nuclear fallout or a radiation leak at one of the country’s many nuclear energy plants
Italy expects up to 800,000 refugees from Ukraine, but the country already features a migrant crisis and struggling economy
This was the second time the Ukrainian president criticized Hungary for its stance just before the country’s April 3 elections
Hungarian Gripen fighter jets were alerted to a bomb threat aboard a flight from Belgrade to St. Petersburg
The majority, however, do not stay in Hungary but travel on to other Western European countries.
Over 3.8 million left the county and over 6.5 million are internally displaced
“As Czechia, we understand that we are one of the priority countries. Those people seek refuge where it is linguistically and culturally close to them,” states Czech Labor Minister Marian Jurečka
Hungary will not accept any sanctions against Russia that threaten energy supplies, the foreign minister reminded the chamber
This was the third time Hungarian jets were called upon since the war in Ukraine began
Ukraine should hold a referendum on any deal with Russia, claims Zelensky, but the question is how a referendum is even possible
Despite condemning Putin and speaking out on behalf of Ukraine, the Czech singer still saw his concert canceled
Czech Republic European Union France Germany Italy Russia Ukraine War Weapons Defense European Union French and German arms manufacturers have continued to enrich themselves on trade with Russia even after the annexation of Crimea
At the time when Russians besieged the city from three sides and their rockets and grenades hit Kyiv, the visit of three prime ministers was a gesture of solidarity
The prime minister of Poland also calls on Western European leaders to travel to Kyiv
Western analysts believe that Russia may use chemical weapons in a false-flag operation
Poland must win the war for its own and Europe’s future using Ukrainian hands, writes conservative Polish politician Marian Piłka
Morawiecki, Kaczyński, Fiala and Janša have experience of fighting communism when it required actual courage, reminds Grzegorz Górny for wPolityce.pl
Janez Jansa Jarosław Kaczyński Mateusz Morawiecki Petr Fiala Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky War News Poland Trending The arrival of a number of Central European leaders in Kyiv in the middle of a war has been met with glowing praise in Ukraine
Estimates suggest up to 1,000 Canadians have formally applied to help fight for Ukraine, with others traveling to the country via their own means
Western journalists are impressed by the great humanitarian effort that Poles and Polish authorities have undertaken to aid the refugees
Russia’s assets and those of Russian oligarchs should serve to rebuild Ukraine, PM Mateusz Morawieki stated during the Lublin Triangle summit in Warsaw
The Vatican refuses to name Russia as the aggressor as it seeks closer relations with the Russian Orthodox Church, writes Jacek Dziedzina for Catholic portal Gosc.pl
President Andrzej Duda believes that given the current situation, Vladimir Putin may be capable of anything, including the use of weapons of mass destruction
The Polish prime minister highlighted that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe, and Germany in particular, to reassess its energy policy concerning Russia
The rest of the world will feel the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war when it comes to food supply more than Poland, the Polish Economic Institute warns
