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EU convenes urgent meeting to review alleged fraud and misconduct by Hungary

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The European Union (EU) is taking strong action in response to growing concerns about alleged fraud and misconduct by Hungary. A special meeting was convened to thoroughly investigate these serious allegations, which threaten the integrity of EU governance. The basis of the accusations For several years, Hungary has faced increased scrutiny of management practices and the use of EU funds. Allegations include illegal use of funds, corruption and lack of transparency in the distribution and use of financial resources provided by the EU. These issues have raised alarm among EU and member state officials, prompting calls for a thorough investigation. EU response The upcoming meeting will bring together key stakeholders, including representatives of the European Commission, European Parliament and Member States. The primary objective is to examine evidence of fraud and misconduct and determine the appropriate course of action. Potential consequences Depending on the findings, Hungary could

Fighting Russia's shadow fleet: Britain's new measures

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The United Kingdom and the European Union are preparing to take decisive action against Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers, a move aimed at increasing scrutiny under international sanctions. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, these measures will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the European Political Community on July 18. A coordinated response to a growing threat The underground fleet that Russia uses to circumvent sanctions and export its oil poses significant risks to maritime security and economic stability. In response, the UK and EU member states plan to share intelligence on these vessels to better coordinate their actions. These efforts will involve working closely with the private sector and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate the risks posed by these unregulated vessels and their intermediaries. Strengthening of sanctions and security measures One of the key steps is the formation of a special task force to implement immediate concrete actio

Orban's "peacemaking" visit to Putin: the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently made a controversial visit to Russian President   Vladimir Putin, calling it a "peacekeeping" mission. This trip caused a significant negative reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which claims that Orbán's actions violate an important diplomatic principle. One-way visit Orban's visit to Moscow took place without prior consultations with Ukraine, which was sharply condemned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this action violates the essential diplomatic principle of "no decisions regarding Ukraine without Ukraine", which is a cornerstone of international negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Diplomatic principles and violations The principle of "no decisions regarding Ukraine without Ukraine" states that any discussions or agreements regarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity