#Viktor Orban

#Viktor Orban

Hungary's government has made clear it will not arrest Vladimir Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, if he arrives in Budapest for peace talks. Speaking to state radio on Friday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban hailed the fact his country would host the meeting. Budapest is essentially the only place in Europe today where such a meeting could be held, primarily because Hungary is almost the only pro-peace country.

After President Donald Trump designated Antifa a terrorist group earlier this week, "the time has also come in Hungary" to do the same, said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Friday on state radio. A conservative nationalist who is popular among Trump supporters, Orbán declared, "Antifa is a terrorist organization." Antifa is an amorphous left-wing movement that rose in prominence during the first Trump administration.

Ursula von der Leyen faced criticism from Viktor Orban, who labeled her a "featherweight" and claimed she was easily outmatched by American counterparts.

Fico's veto stance was portrayed as a question of national sovereignty and national pride, claiming the sanctions would harm Slovakia's economy and energy supplies.

"There was a lot of legal uncertainty created by Orbán, and this is exactly the same playbook which is being used by the Trump administration."

Orban celebrated the chaos wrought by the 'Trump tornado' and called on 'conservatives' to seize the opportunity it offers: "We have to go home, and everyone has to win their own election."

The punitive measures on Antal Rogan were deemed inconsistent with US foreign policy interests, leading to his removal from the Specially Designated Nationals List.