Orbán's Putin handshake sparks condemnation and belittlement, as Russia suffers 'significant losses' in Ukraine

Luxembourg's outgoing Prime Minister Xavier Bettel criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for his handshake with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it a "middle finger" to the soldiers and Ukrainians suffering from Russian attacks. Bettel expressed frustration over Hungary's continuous blocking of financial aid to Ukraine and urged the EU to take action. Orbán's close ties with Russia have drawn criticism from EU leaders, with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda referring to him as a Russian "flirt" and expressing regret over his refusal to apologize for maintaining warm relations with Russia.