A POLITICO bad boy? Me?! cries Belgian PM De Wever

Ahead of the summit, which touched on climate targets, the housing crisis and defense as well as the assets issue, POLITICO said De Wever, Slovakia’s Robert Fico, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were likely to be the...

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians attend rival rallies in Budapest as Orbán faces election test

Energy supplies from Russia to Hungary unrelated to politics — top diplomat

WASHINGTON, October 23. /TASS/. The issue of continuing Russian energy supplies to Budapest is purely economic in nature and has nothing to do with politics, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said. "If we cut ourselves from the Russian...

Putin’s Budapest cope, fallout from new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, and new war crimes allegations

Below, you’ll find a digest of news reports from October 23, 2025, in Russian and English. Today, we focus on Vladimir Putin’s glut of public comments on the collapsed Budapest summit, motherhood, and the impact of new U.S. sanctions on Russian...

Trump-Putin summit in Budapest postponed over Ukraine ceasefire dispute

A anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin has been postponed indefinitely, stalling diplomatic efforts to address the war in Ukraine. The summit, which was slated to be held in Budapest, Hungary, was...

Statement on Ukraine at EU summit supported by 26 countries, excluding Hungary

BRUSSELS, October 24. /TASS/. The statement on Ukraine at the EU summit was supported by 26 out of 27 states and was not included in the final declaration. The European Council discussed the latest developments in Ukraine. The final statement was...

How Trump’s plans for a Budapest summit with Putin turned into sanctions on Russia

By Kristen Holmes, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump hung up the phone after his talk with Russia’s Vladimir Putin last week, he was so convinced there was enough progress made that he announced he was heading soon to Budapest...

Hungary to challenge Council of EU’s decision to ban Russian gas purchases — minister

BUDAPEST, October 21. /TASS/. Hungary will turn to the European Court of Justice to challenge the Council of the European Union’s ruling to prohibit Russian gas deliveries, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said,...

Thousands rally in Budapest backing Orbán ahead of tight election

Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through Budapest on Thursday in a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, as he faces one of the most competitive elections of his 15-year rule. The demonstration, called a “peace march” by...

Orban calls on Hungarians to stand with nation against external interference

BUDAPEST, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on Hungarians to stand with the nation against external interference here on Thursday, at a rally marking the 69th anniversary of the 1956 revolution. Addressing supporters...

Lithuania’s president urges EU to add Lukoil to 20th Russia sanctions package

77Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has urged European Union leaders to include Lukoil in the bloc’s forthcoming 20th package of sanctions against Russia, arguing that the oil major should no longer be treated as an exception. Speaking to...

When the UN investigated Hungary’s 1956 revolution against Soviet rule

A year after the crushing of the revolution, the United Nations held closed hearings to understand what had happened in Hungary in the autumn of 1956. The testimonies revealed the true face of the uprising – the one Soviet propaganda tried to...

Massive crowds and an unprecedented election atmosphere: How Fidesz and the Tisza Party commemorated 23 October in Budapest

In addition to its historical significance, this year’s October 23 national holiday in Budapest was marked by major political demonstrations and parallel rallies by the government and opposition forces. In the morning, Fidesz held its traditional...

Hungary Enters Election Season with Orban and Magyar Mobilizing Massive Crowds in Budapest

Tens of thousands of Hungarians are expected to gather for rival rallies in Budapest as Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his main challenger, Peter Magyar, formally launch their campaigns ahead of next year’s national elections. The dueling...

“Talks With Putin Don’t Go Anywhere” Trump Cancels Budapest Summit

On October 22, President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned Budapest summit with Putin, citing stalled diplomatic progress and poor timing. He expressed frustration over Russia-Ukraine war negotiations. The cancellation coincided with...

Hungary Celebrates National Day as Nobel Prize Amplifies Cultural Renaissance

Nation marks 1956 Revolution anniversary whilst strengthening economic ties with Thailand amid growing recognition of its literary heritage. Hungary commemorates its National Day today, marking the 69th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution against...

President Ilham Aliyev sent congratulatory letter to Hungarian PM

President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the occasion of Hungary's national holiday, APA reports. The letter reads: "Dear Mr. Prime Minister, On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of...

Austrian hospitality? Hungarian football fans stopped at border without explanation

A serious issue arose on Thursday when Austrian authorities refused entry to a special train carrying Ferencváros supporters. The fans were travelling from Budapest to watch their team’s Europa League match against Salzburg that evening, but the...

Mass Demonstrations in Budapest Highlight Growing Tensions Ahead of Hungary’s National Election

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political movements staged competing demonstrations, signaling the mounting intensity of the country’s political landscape ahead of next...

Ten of thousands march in Budapest in pro- and anti-government rallies – video

Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán said during a rally in Budapest that the European Union wanted war and intended to eventually divide up Ukraine. Péter Magyar, leader of the opposition party, recalled 1989 when Orbán rose to fame by standing...