In a radio interview, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized Ukraine’s conscription practices after a Hungarian man died in custody, warning that admitting Ukraine to the EU means importing war. He also spoke on the economy, Audi, and youth housing.
Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed strong EU support for Ukraine’s war effort and reconstruction, prompting criticism from Hungary’s political director, who accused Hungarian opposition parties of backing foreign interests over national ones.
‘Christian leaders in Sudan have urgently appealed for help, calling on the global Church and the international community to intervene. Many feel abandoned, with their suffering overshadowed by other global crises. Nevertheless, our Christian brethren continue to hope against all odds—trusting in a loving God who reminds us that the end of all things is not in this world.’
The tragic death of a Transcarpathian Hungarian man, beaten to death with iron bars by Ukrainian conscription officers, has further strained the already tense relations between Hungary and Ukraine. Viktor Orbán expressed his condolences to the man’s family, while Budapest immediately summoned Kyiv’s ambassador to Hungary.
‘When Israeli cities burned and much of Europe hid behind legalese, it was Serbia loading pallets of 155 mm shells, the Czech Republic dispatching armour plates, and Hungary vetoing hostile resolutions and defending Israel on the world stage. They may not be Europe’s largest economies or loudest voices, but they acted decisively when it mattered most. ‘
‘Bound by shared sacrifice, common values, and the enduring love of homeland, generations of Hungarian infantrymen—past, present, and future—will continue to stand united. In a world of uncertainty, their example reminds us that honour, patriotism, and national sovereignty are not abstract ideals—they are living legacies that must be defended and cherished.’
‘In any case, this is not the first time Emperor Joseph II…is presented as an unsentimental authoritarian who deprecated the Catholic Church through his reforms…Yet, if we take the time to research and grasp the historical context in which such reforms were implemented, and contrast them with the secular ones, we arrive at an altogether different conclusion about the man.’
Hungary is expanding its military muscle as Minister of Defence Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky announced the addition of 56 Gidrán combat vehicles, raising the fleet to 106. Developed jointly with Türkiye, these versatile armoured vehicles boast advanced protection and weaponry.
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Russia’s capture of Shevchenko—site of a key lithium deposit—is alarming investors over the future of a US–Ukraine critical minerals deal. With further Russian advances, Donald Trump may face a tough choice: ramp up pressure on Moscow or risk the deal’s collapse.