EU relations
US Grants Hungary Full Exemption From Russian Oil Sanctions During Trump-Orban White House Meeting
Nov 08, 2025 09:02 am CST
President Trump has granted Hungary a complete exemption from Russian oil sanctions during Prime Minister Viktor Orban's White House visit. The decision acknowledges Hungary's geographic limitations as a landlocked country dependent on Russian pipelines for energy security, while highlighting the close relationship between the two right-wing leaders who share similar views on immigration and diverge from broader European positions on Ukraine.
Czech Billionaire Andrej Babis Wins Election: Set to Form Minority Government with Far-Right Support
Oct 05, 2025 10:53 am CST
Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his ANO party have secured a decisive victory in the Czech Republic's general election with 34.6% of votes. The self-proclaimed "Trumpist" billionaire plans to form a minority government with far-right support, potentially reviewing military aid to Ukraine while maintaining the country's pro-EU and pro-NATO stance. This comeback marks what Babis calls "the absolute peak" of his political career despite ongoing EU subsidy fraud allegations.
Xi's Show Of Unity With Putin, Kim Could Complicate China's Diplomatic Balance
Sep 16, 2025 01:24 am CST
If the purpose of a rarejoint appearanceof the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working just elsewhere.