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Hungarian minister sanctioned by US ‘strengthened’ by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán says

The United States issued sanctions against Antal Rogán, a senior government minister in Hungary, which have "strengthened" his standing within the government, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The U.S. Treasury Department suspects Rogán of using his position for corrupt business dealings, which is part of broader EU penalties against Hungary.
Orbán believes that the incoming Trump presidency will improve U.S.-Hungary relations and boost Hungary's economy by ending the war in Ukraine.
Orbán expressed concerns that a postwar Ukraine would threaten the European economy and that economic cooperation with Ukraine poses more dangers than opportunities.

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The Kyiv Independent

Hungary's Orban defends ally Antal Rogan sanctioned by US, media reports

Sanctions imposed by the outgoing U.S. administration against Antal Rogan, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet chief and overseer of the secret service, have only strengthened Rogan's position, Orban said during a state radio interview on Jan. 17.In his first comments since the U.S. sanctioned Rogan earlier this month for alleged corruption, Orban defended his close ally. The prime minister’s cabinet office dismissed the sanctions as the "last…

1 month ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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Origo

Viktor Orbán and Péter Szijjártó are going to cook something up

"The best ideas are always born in the kitchen," the Hungarian Prime Minister wrote in a photo posted on his social media page on Friday.

1 month ago·Budapest, Hungary

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Winnipeg Sun

Hungarian minister sanctioned by US 'strengthened' by the penalty, Prime Minister Orban says

By Justin Spike

1 month ago

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NewsNation

Hungarian minister sanctioned by US ‘strengthened’ by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán says

1 month ago·Chicago, United States

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Associated Press News

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Hungarian minister sanctioned by US 'strengthened' by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán says

Hungary's prime minister says sanctions issued by the United States last week against a powerful Hungarian official have “strengthened” that official’s standing within the populist government.

1 month ago·United States

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The Straits Times

Hungarian PM Orban defends minister sanctioned by US

BUDAPEST - Sanctions imposed by the outgoing U.S. administration on Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet chief Antal Rogan, who is in charge of the secret service, have only strengthened his position, Orban told state radio on Friday.

1 month ago·Singapore

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