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Hungary’s leader insists he will not be swayed by threats or offers of money
Stand-off over funds to Ukraine has laid bare the need to reform how the bloc works
Setback on funding for Kyiv was ‘high point of escalation’ by antagonistic Hungarian premier
Bloc to work on ‘plan B’ after Viktor Orbán’s rejection of €50bn lifeline for Kyiv
But defeat for the Hungarian premier on Ukraine’s future membership shows his ability to disrupt could be waning
The green light to accession talks shows the bloc is learning to be a strategic power despite failure on aid
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán vetoes financial aid after allowing bloc to start membership talks with Kyiv
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Sofia relents on transit levy after Budapest warned it would block country’s entry into border-free Schengen area
Technical proposals being discussed privately could get around a Hungarian threat to veto a critical financial package
Pre-payment comes despite Viktor Orbán toughening rhetoric against Brussels
Hungarian premier links veto on Kyiv assistance to EU unfreezing funds for Budapest
Bloc’s leaders meet in Brussels for summit on Middle East, Ukraine and funding issues
European head is first western leader to meet Russian president since issue of war crimes warrant for his arrest
Unblocking €13bn could secure Orbán support for EU budget top-up and assistance to Kyiv
Hungarian leader accused of allowing people to cross into Slovakia to boost anti-immigrant politician Robert Fico
Ethnic minority disavows Hungarian leader over his pro-Russia stance
Washington curbs Esta visa waiver scheme amid concerns about identity checks for citizenship applicants
Prisoner transfer seen as provocation amid worsening relations between Hungary and Ukraine
US had placed International Investment Bank under sanctions for allegedly enabling Moscow’s ‘malign influence activities’
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán starts turning his back on Russia as businesses seek to diversify
Budapest’s ambivalence on Russia and deteriorating US ties cause concern among Nato allies
Budapest says there is no hidden agenda behind the cull of senior officers
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