A shocking claim by MEP Daniel Freund alleges that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is acting as Putin’s “mule” within NATO, secretly advancing Russian interests in the alliance. Freund warns that Orban’s policies and diplomatic maneuvers may undermine NATO cohesion and give Moscow strategic leverage in Europe.

When Donald Trump announced he would meet Vladimir Putin in Budapest for another summit on Ukraine, Viktor Orbán hailed Hungary as “the only place in Europe” where such a meeting could take place.

Hungary remains firm in maintaining its supplies of Russian oil and gas, even as the European Union accelerates efforts to cut Russian energy imports

Hungary’s Viktor Orban celebrates Budapest’s selection as the venue for Trump-Putin peace talks, calling his nation “Europe’s only pro-peace

When Russia's Vladimir Putin steps off the plane in European Union and NATO member Hungary for a summit with Donald Trump, it will be uncomfortable viewing for allies of Ukraine that have sought to isolate a leader they say is a war criminal.

A shocking claim by MEP Daniel Freund alleges that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is acting as Putin’s “mule” within NATO, secretly advancing Russian interests in the alliance. Freund warns that Orban’s policies and diplomatic maneuvers may undermine NATO cohesion and give Moscow strategic leverage in Europe.

A future visit by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin to Hungary, a member of both the European Union and NATO, will put Ukraine's allies in an awkward position. Details: The choice of a country belonging to alliances leading international efforts to help Ukraine and isolate Russia for hosting the summit has surprised diplomats and analysts almost as much as the meeting itself.

Hungary would suffer if it were cut off from Russian energy, Budapest's foreign minister said during a visit to Moscow on Wednesday, reiterating that the country would not accept outside pressure when it came to decisions on its energy supplies.