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Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to disable pipelines that deliver gas to Turkey, Hungary and Slovakia
Gazprom alleges 26 attack drones tried to reach compression stations vital to TurkStream and Blue Stream operations.
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb adds his voice to EU calls for Russian reengagement
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has added his voice to the growing number of calls from EU members to reengage with Russia.
J.D.Vance reportedly plans visit to Hungary to endorse Viktor Orban’s election campaign
Vance is expected to signal support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party on behalf of the Trump administration ahead of the April general election, Reuters reported.
Spy scandal shakes Slovenia ahead of general election
Officials warn of suspected foreign interference after visits by Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube to Ljubljana revealed.
"No oil, no money," Orban tells Ukraine
“No oil. No money.” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to take a hard line on dropping his veto on the disbursement of the €90bn EU loan agreed in December, as Brussels comes up with a face saving solution to end the impasse.
Europe buys Russia’s entire share of Yamal LNG exports in February
Europe bought every single shipment of LNG produced by Russia’s Yamal LNG plant in February -- first time since April 2018 that the EU accounted for 100% of exports from the Arctic facility.
Conflict-driven inflation may delay Poland’s 2026 recovery, report says
Prolonged conflict in Iran and the resulting spike in costs could weaken demand in the eurozone and hold back a recovery in Poland’s consumer-focused industries in 2026, a report by Bank Pekao said.
Fitch flags Hungary’s post-election economic challenges amid weak growth and rising debt
The next government will face the challenge of rebuilding fiscal policy credibility and strengthening the fiscal framework.