Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections
‘Illiberal’ PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.

‘Illiberal’ PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.




![American actor Rob Schneider appeared in a video endorsing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shared on Orban’s X account. [Screengrab/Viktor Orban/X]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rob-1769687024.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)




The Washington deal helps Orban before the election but exposes the fragility of Hungary’s illiberal rule.
Hungarian-British author beats novelists Kiran Desai and Andrew Miller to claim the prestigious award in London.
Trump promises to defend Hungary’s finances amid Orban-EU tensions and to sign $600m gas deal, says Hungarian leader.
Foreign minister says Budapest ‘obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions’ on Russian oil and gas shipments.
Hungary’s nationalist prime minister says country gets exemption from US sanctions on Russia after meeting with Trump.

Footage shows the smoldering remains of an airplane that crashed in Kwale, Kenya on Tuesday.










Media reports indicate that the US and Russia are at odds over the terms of a ceasefire in war-torn Ukraine.
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
Ukrainian president said he would attend if invited, although wary of Hungarian setting.