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In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping before a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Monday, July 8, 2024. (Li Xueren/Xinhua via AP)

China’s Xi calls on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue

By Simina Mistreanu - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shake hands during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. (Valeriy Sharifulin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Hungary’s Orban meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit from a European leader

By Justin Spike and Daria Litvinova - Associated Press

Hungary's Barnabas Varga is carted off the pitch after an injury during a Group A match between Scotland and Hungary at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Varga back in Hungary 2 days after surgery on facial fractures following collision at Euro 2024

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Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates after Switzerland's Fabian Schar scored an own goal during a Group A match between Scotland and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa via AP)

Scotland hoping to reach knockout stage for first time at Euro 2024

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Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann celebrates after the Group A match between Germany and Scotland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Friday, June 14, 2024. (Christian Charisius/dpa via AP)

Germany looking to book spot in Euro 2024 knockout stage with another win against Hungary

By Daniella Matar - Associated Press

Switzerland's Breel Embolo celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Group A match between Hungary and Switzerland at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Cologne, Germany, Saturday, June 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Embolo scores on comeback as Switzerland holds on to beat Hungary 3-1 at Euro 2024

By James Ellingworth - Associated Press

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the media after receiving the results of the European Parliamentary elections in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Top EU court fines Hungary $216 million for flouting asylum law

By Ella Joyner - Associated Press

United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, second left, arrives for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a NATO defense ministers meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, June 13, 2024. NATO defense ministers gathered Thursday hoping to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine, after Hungary promised not to veto the scheme as long as it's not forced to take part. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, Pool)

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

By Lorne Cook - Associated Press

Migrants aboard a rubber boat end up in the water while others cling on to a centifloat before being rescued by a team of the Sea Watch-3, around 35 miles away from Libya, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. European Union nations will discuss on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, sweeping new reforms to the bloc's failed asylum system as campaigning for Europe-wide elections next month gathers pace, with migration expected to be an important issue. (AP Photo/Valeria Mongelli, File)

EU agrees on a new migration pact. Mainstream parties hope it will deprive the far right of votes

By Lorne Cook - Associated Press

Romanian opposition party leader George Simion talks with Tim Constantine at last week's MEGA (Make Europe Great Again) conference in Romania. (Tim Constantine)

Romania leading Europe into a new conservative era

By Tim Constantine

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping after meeting the press at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Thursday, April 6, 2023. Xi will start his Europe tour in Paris on May 6-7, 2024, meeting with Macron, who has been stressing the idea of European strategic autonomy from the U.S. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, Pool, File)

As China’s Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN - Associated Press

Peter Magyar, a former insider within Orban's ruling Fidesz party speaks during a protest outside the Hungarian Interior Ministry building to demand stronger protections for children and Interior minister Sandor Pinter to step down, in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, April 26, 2024. The demonstration was the latest in a series of large anti-government protests that Magyar has mobilized in recent weeks, and comes as the political newcomer is campaigning for EU elections this June with his new party, Respect and Freedom (TISZA). (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Orban challenger leads protest calling for child protection after sexual abuse scandal in Hungary

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Former Hungarian government insider Peter Magyar gives a speech next tot Kossut Lajos Square on Tuesdy, in Budapest, Hungary, March 26, 2024. Magyar on Tuesday released a recording that he claims proves senior officials in the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulated court documents to cover up their involvement in a corruption case. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Former Hungarian insider releases audio he says is proof of corruption in embattled Orban government

By Justin Spike - Associated Press

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron during a round table meeting at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 21, 2024. European Union leaders are gathering to consider new ways to help boost arms and ammunition production for Ukraine. Leaders will also discuss in Thursday's summit the war in Gaza amid deep concern about Israeli plans to launch a ground offensive in the city of Rafah. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Hungary’s Orban congratulates Putin on widely criticized Russian election win

By Justin Spike - Associated Press

Ukrainian servicemen of the 28th Separate Mechanised Brigade fires a 122mm mortar towards Russian positions at the front line, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, March 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

‘Ukraine cannot win this war’: Hungarian minister says talks with Russia a must

By Guy Taylor and Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives at the V4 meeting in Prague, Czech Republic, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

The world needs a Trump and Orban alliance in 2025 and beyond

By Bryan E. Leib

Photographers take pictures as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, center right, stands after addressing a Parliament session, on the day lawmakers are expected to approve Sweden's accession into NATO, in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, Feb 26, 2024. Hungary's Parliament is to vote Monday on ratifying Sweden's bid to join NATO, likely bringing an end to more than 18 months of delays that have frustrated the alliance as it seeks to expand in response to Russia's war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Hungarian Parliament ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing the final obstacle to membership

By Justin Spike - Associated Press

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, left, shakes hands with his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban at the Carmelite Monastery in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Feb 23, 2024. Nearly two years after Sweden formally applied to join NATO, its membership now hinges on convincing one country — Viktor Orban's Hungary — to formally ratify its bid to join the military alliance. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden’s NATO accession

By Justin Spike - Associated Press

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers his annual "State of Hungary" speech in Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The message on lectern reads: "For us Hungary is the first!" (Szilard Koszticsak/MTI via AP)

U.S. senators to submit resolution condemning democratic backsliding in Hungary

By Justin Spike - Associated Press

People gather during a protest at Heroes' Square in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Feb 16, 2024. Protesters demand a change in the country's political culture after the conservative head of state resigned amid scandal over a presidential pardon. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)

Online influencers lead thousands demanding change in Hungary following president’s resignation

By Justin Spike - Associated Press