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Orbán Fights Ukraine's EU Bid Amid Election Turmoil

2/10/2026

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  • Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is campaigning against Ukraine's EU accession, calling Ukraine "our enemy" due to its ban on Russian energy imports.
  • The EU is considering a five-step plan for Ukraine's partial membership by 2027, aiming to bypass Orbán's veto.
  • If Orbán wins the April elections, EU leaders may involve former President Trump in negotiations.
  • Should negotiations fail, the EU could invoke Article 7 to revoke Hungary's voting rights.
  • The EU seeks to support Ukraine amid ongoing reforms and geopolitical challenges.