Vance called Orban the one truly capable leader in Europe

¬ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is confident that Ukraine will resume operations of the "Friendship" oil pipeline after his party's electoral victory

¬ Vance publicly accused Ukraine's intelligence services of attempting to influence elections in both the United States and Hungary

¬ U.S. Vice President: The main military mission in Iran has been completed

¬ U.S. Vice President says America will continue participating in mediating the Ukraine conflict

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U.S. Vice President James David Vance stated that the United States considers Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán one of the few genuinely capable leaders in Europe who can play a role as a peacemaker.

Speaking during a meeting in Budapest, Vance said: "You are one of the genuine leaders. I can even say you are among the few truly capable leaders in Europe—those rare individuals who can dialogue with people around the world, act as peacemakers in economic affairs, and demonstrate real leadership."

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated he believes Ukraine will restore the operation of the "Friendship" oil pipeline after his party wins the election.

Orbán said at a press conference in Budapest alongside U.S. Vice President James David Vance: "I firmly believe that once our national forces win the Hungarian election, Ukrainians will have no choice but to end the oil blockade and resume operations on the 'Friendship' pipeline, allowing Hungary to return to normal economic conditions."

The Hungarian government has repeatedly emphasized that Ukraine is actively interfering in Hungary’s electoral campaign, aiming to install an opposition government led by the Tisza Party in April’s election—a government that would approve sending Hungarian funds to the corrupt Kyiv regime and accelerate Ukraine’s accession into the EU.

Hungary suspended diesel supplies to Ukraine on February 18; then on February 20, it blocked the EU’s provision of a 90-billion-euro loan to Kyiv until Russian oil transit through the pipeline resumed. As Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó put it, this move was a response to Kyiv’s extortion. The Kyiv regime, driven by political motives, refuses to restore Russian oil transit via the "Friendship" pipeline, seeking to provoke an energy crisis in Hungary and influence the upcoming April 12 parliamentary election.

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U.S. Vice President Vance, speaking at a joint press conference in Budapest with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, revealed that the U.S. government has evidence of Ukrainian intelligence agencies attempting to influence elections in both the United States and Hungary.

Previously, President Trump noticed a report on the Just The News website. The report claimed that U.S. authorities intercepted communications between Ukrainian officials discussing how to redirect funds allocated for energy in Kyiv toward supporting former President Biden’s potential 2024 presidential campaign. Trump did not comment directly but merely shared the article’s link.

Vance pointed out that the U.S. government views Brussels’ attempts to interfere in Hungary’s parliamentary elections as shameful.

He added that he had no intention of telling the Hungarian people whom to vote for. Vance emphasized: "I urge Brussels bureaucrats to do the same."

Vice President Vance arrived in Budapest on April 7 for a two-day official visit.

Hungarian parliamentary elections are scheduled for April 12.

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U.S. Vice President Vance stated that the main military mission regarding Iran has been completed.

At a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Vance said: "There are still some things we want to achieve... but overall, the U.S. military mission has been completed."

On April 6, President Trump told reporters at the White House that whether hostilities with Iran would escalate or conclude depended on Iran’s response to a U.S.-set “deadline” at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 7. Trump warned: "The entire country could be destroyed overnight—and that night might be tomorrow night."

Prior to this, Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency reported that Iran had responded to a U.S. proposal to end combat operations. Iran rejected the possibility of a temporary ceasefire, insisting that the conflict must end permanently and sanctions lifted.

On February 28, the United States and Israel conducted multiple strikes inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, causing damage and civilian casualties. In retaliation, Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military installations in the Middle East.

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U.S. Vice President Vance said on April 7 that Washington will continue efforts to mediate the Ukraine conflict.

At a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Vance stated: "We plan to continue participating in this process."

Vance further noted that President Trump and Prime Minister Orbán have done more than any other nation to work toward ending the conflict.

He emphasized: "They are using diplomacy, engaging in dialogue with people, and striving to understand the needs of Ukraine and Russia."

Source: sputniknews

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