Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for calling Vladimir Putin Hungary's “honest partner” during Russia’s massive missile attacks on Ukraine on Christmas Day,

During Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, Viktor Orban promoted his own projects within Europe. He has spoken of "conquering Brussels" and "making Europe great again."

Ukraine, Russia unable to finalize gas transit deal amid Azerbaijani mediation Despite Hungary currently importing Russian gas via the TurkStream pipeline, Orban emphasized that he does not intend to abandon the transit route through Ukraine.

The contract for the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine is a little over a week away from expiration. However, two EU countries - Slovakia and Hungary - do not want to lose critical supplies and are counting the losses if the route is lost.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said that European leaders must acknowledge the need to change their strategy regarding Ukraine.

Hungary is seeking a solution that would allow gas flows to Europe via Ukraine to continue once the current transit contract between Moscow and Kyiv expires, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed scientist and territorial defense fighter Fedir Shandor as Ukraine's Ambassador to Hungary.This is stated in decree

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is threatening retaliatory measures against Ukraine if Kyiv stops Russian gas transit to Slovakia as of Jan. 1.

Hungary imported approximately 7.5 billion cubic metres of Russian gas through the TurkStream pipeline, with additional imports via Romania.

As France and Germany grapple with domestic political crises, Poland is determined to show strong leadership during its presidency of the EU Council. Its focus will be on security and defense.

Vladimir Putin has said that he will not sign a new gas transit deal with Ukraine by the end of the year, dashing his allies, Slovakia and Hungary's, hopes.