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Viktor Orbán

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Viktor Orbán is the Prime Minister of Hungary, noted for his controversial political policies and influence in Central Europe.

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"If Trump comes back, you won’t have any wars."
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"If Trump comes back, you won’t have any wars."
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"The Orban law has just been voted through. That was the most pressing issue. If I'm needed, I'll be here."
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"The diesel delivery service, which was halted this week, would not be restarted."
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"We do not want to pay more for energy."
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"We expect the President of Ukraine to fulfil his obligations towards the European Union and its member states and to restart the Friendship oil pipeline."
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"I think Western Europeans are starting to sober up, and more people are realizing that the Ukrainians are lying. President Zelenskyy is lying; he is not telling the truth."
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"This is not an opportunity for Croatia, but an obligation, and they cannot afford not to deliver this oil to Hungary."
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"We will deploy soldiers and the necessary equipment to repel attacks near key energy facilities."
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"another example of Tisza [Hungary's ruling party] tyranny"
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"I could send Ukrainian soldiers and 'let them speak to him in their own language.'"
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"The Ukrainians will run out of money sooner than we will run out of oil."
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"transit shipments important to Ukraine would be halted until a row over Russian oil supplies was sorted out."
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"The Ukrainians will run out of money sooner than we will run out of oil."
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"We will win and we will win with force."
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"No oil = no money."
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"We have other tools as well, forty percent of Ukraine’s electricity supply goes through Hungary, we haven’t touched that yet."
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"We have a lot of cards in our hands, so I don’t think it’s worth picking a fight with Hungary."
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"Hungary has become an operational field for Ukrainian intelligence services."
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"El funcionamiento de este gasoducto es vital para Hungría. Suministra el 60% del consumo húngaro de gas."
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"La ambición de Ucrania es una amenaza para la vida de los húngaros."
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"An investigation is under way."
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"In any matter where I can be of assistance, I am at your service."
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"I appreciate Trump’s 'tornado'-style business approach."
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"What is happening now is the greatest political realignment in the last 100 years of Western civilization."
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"the question is whether (Trump) has started a war or a peace."
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"We've only got to win once, but we've got to win big."
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"I am here to win"
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"We’ve only got to win once, but we’ve got to win big."
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August 11, 2026

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July 18, 2026

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July 13, 2026

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The country's main state TV channel displayed a message saying it was "sorry" for lying on Tuesday.

July 7, 2026

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June 16, 2026

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June 15, 2026

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June 8, 2026

EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock

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April 22, 2026

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April 12, 2026

Hungarians decide whether to end 16 years of Orbán rule and elect rival

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April 11, 2026

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April 11, 2026

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April 11, 2026

Final push for votes as challenger to Hungary's Orbán scents victory

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April 11, 2026

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April 10, 2026

Hungary's election could end Orban era and reshape its place in Europe - Reuters

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April 9, 2026

Vice President Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban ahead of pivotal election - Reuters

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April 7, 2026

JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban's re-election bid

The US vice-president's visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.

April 7, 2026

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

April 5, 2026

Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say - Reuters

Explosives found in Serbia near gas pipeline supplying Hungary, leaders say Reuters

April 5, 2026

AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary

Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.

April 4, 2026

Peter Magyar, the former Orban ally vying for power in Hungary

Magyar represents the biggest threat to Viktor Orban's rule in Hungary since he won the first of four consecutive victories in 2010.

April 1, 2026

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz - Reuters

Hungary election polls show opposition Tisza widening lead over Orban's Fidesz Reuters

April 1, 2026

US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote - Reuters

US conservatives watch nervously as Orban faces tough test in Hungary vote Reuters

March 31, 2026

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

March 20, 2026

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

March 12, 2026

Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows - Reuters

Slovakia PM Fico to meet EU's von der Leyen to push for restart of Druzhba oil flows Reuters

March 8, 2026

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest

Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

March 6, 2026

Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters

Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters

March 5, 2026

Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Druzhba pipeline carried Ukrainian and Russian oil before attack, sources say Reuters

February 27, 2026

Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says - Reuters

Croatia ready to secure oil supplies to Hungary, Slovakia, PM says Reuters

February 27, 2026

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters

February 25, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says - Reuters

Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters

February 22, 2026

Hungary's government to release 250,000 tons of crude oil from strategic reserves - Reuters

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