Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticises the European Union’s diminishing role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process, accusing Brussels of “war propaganda” and losing global influence. Speaking in Subotica alongside Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Orban stressed the importance of strong Hungary-Serbia ties amid US sanctions on Russian-owned oil refineries. Both leaders vowed to secure energy stability, accelerate the Novi Sad-Algyo pipeline, and push for sanctions exemptions. The speech highlights rising geopolitical tensions, EU-US dynamics, and regional energy security challenges.