Viktor Orban

"Orban reaffirmed his intent to revitalize Fidesz amid diminished public support and calls for his political retirement."

"I do not give up, I never, never, never, never, never give up."

"Fidesz had been a fantastic governing party for 16 years but needed to undergo changes to become a functional opposition party that could become ready to govern again."

"I do not give up, I never, never, never, never, never give up."

"We decided that until supplies via the Druzhba pipeline are resumed, we will not support any [EU] sanctions policy."

"At the same time, we have decided to take countermeasures and stop diesel fuel supplies from Hungary to Ukraine until oil supplies from Ukraine are resumed."

"Today, this threat has been averted, and we are ensuring the normal functioning of the country's economy."

"We will ensure Hungary's fuel supply and take appropriate countermeasures until shipments are restarted by Ukraine."

"We have given President Zelenskyy firm and proportionate responses."

"I accused Ukraine of blocking the Druzhba pipeline as an 'anti-Hungarian policy'."

"Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage."

"There will be no deals, no compromise."

"Orban has accused Kyiv of imposing an 'oil blockade' on Hungary by deliberately delaying the reopening of the Druzhba pipeline."

"Ukraine is imposing an 'oil blockade' on his country."

"Hungarian Prime Minister maintains close economic and political relations with Moscow."

"This is only a nightmare now, but Brussels is preparing to make it a reality…Let’s not take risks. Fidesz is the safe choice!"

"This is critical gas infrastructure."

"I had convened an emergency meeting of my defense council this afternoon."

"Serbian authorities have found a powerful explosive device, along with the equipment needed to detonate it."

"I am looking forward to Sunday’s election with the best hope."

"The election results are not final yet, but the situation is understandable and clear."