Orbán Responds to EU Council President's Criticism Over Ukraine Aid Blockade

The dispute between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and EU Council President António Costa continues, with Orbán responding to Costa's criticism of his 'illegal, campaign-motivated blackmail' regarding Hungary blocking approved credit for Ukraine.

25 Mar, 15:59 — 25 Mar, 15:59

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EL PAISMostly Factual159d ago

Viktor Orbán, Putin and Trump’s man in Europe, cements his role as the EU’s internal antagonist

The Hungarian leader’s blocking of a multi-million dollar loan for Ukraine and a Russian espionage case have increased European fury against the national-populist leader in the middle of an election campaign

By María Sahuquillo

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EL PAIS25 Mar, 15:59First to report

Viktor Orbán, Putin and Trump’s man in Europe, cements his role as the EU’s internal antagonist

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telex25 Mar, 21:41

Jogsértő, kampánycélú zsarolásnak tartja Orbán viselkedését az EU állam- és kormányfői testületének elnöke

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hvg26 Mar, 11:09Latest update

Orbán Responds to EU Council President's Criticism Over Ukraine Aid Blockade

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Viktor Orbán, Putin and Trump’s man in Europe, cements his role as the EU’s internal antagonist

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Viktor Orbán, Putin and Trump’s man in Europe, cements his role as the EU’s internal antagonist

Jogsértő, kampánycélú zsarolásnak tartja Orbán viselkedését az EU állam- és kormányfői testületének elnöke

Orbánt a nyilvánvaló tények sem zavarják meg abban, hogy azt hazudhassa, rá többen kíváncsiak, mint a Tiszára

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