Ambassador Pressman Meets with Senior EU Officials in Brussels
“The United States continues to work closely with our European partners on important issues related to the rule of law, countering corruption, and promoting transparency.”
Read More» Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
This new security assistance will allow Ukraine to continue to bravely defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war.
Read More» Ambassador Pressman Travels to the Hungary-Ukraine Border and to Meet with U.S. Servicemembers Helping to Secure NATO’s Eastern Flank
The Ambassador will engage with community members, refugees from Ukraine, representatives of the Jewish community, municipal leaders, Hungarian border officials, and members of the press.
Read More» Additional U.S. Security Assistance for Ukraine
This new security assistance will allow Ukraine to continue to bravely defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war.
Read More» Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
I am authorizing our 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at $350 million.
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One Year Since Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
“The United States will, as we have done for decades, continue to stand for the dream of a Ukraine whole, free, and at peace, alongside our Allies and partners, and now with the brave people of Ukraine, for as long as it takes.”
Read More» G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement at the Munich Security Conference
Statement by Hayashi Yoshimasa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan in his capacity as Chair of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Munich Security Conference.
Read More» More U.S. Security Assistance on the Way for Ukraine
Anthony J. Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State authorized the 32nd drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine since August 2021.
Read More» More Than $3.75 Billion in U.S. Military Assistance to Ukraine and Countries Impacted by Russia’s Brutal War
In this first week of 2023, the United States continues to stand strongly behind Ukraine and our European allies and partners by announcing more than $3.75 billion in new military assistance.
Read More» Joint Statement on Ukraine
Released by the Governments of the United States of America, France, and the United Kingdom.
Read More» Remarks by President Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the NATO Summit
Article 5 is sacrosanct, and we mean it when we say, “An attack against one is an attack against all — every inch.
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Exercise Trojan Footprint and Exercise Black Swan 2022
Exercise Black Swan 2022, an international special operations project took place between April 25 – May 13, 2022 in Hungary, co-organized by the Hungarian Defense Forces and the U.S. Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR).
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G7 Leaders’ Statement
Through its invasion of and actions in Ukraine since 2014, Russia has violated the international rules-based order, particularly the UN Charter, conceived after the Second World War to spare successive generations from the scourge of war.
Read More» Our strength is our unity: Putin chose war. We remain united with Ukraine
When the history of this era is written, it will show that Putin’s choice to launch an unprovoked, unjust, and premeditated attack left the West more unified and Russia exponentially weaker.
Read More» European and U.S. Security Interests Are at Stake – By Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard
European and U.S. Security Interests Are at Stake By Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard The world is watching Russia’s pattern of unprovoked aggression toward Ukraine, because Russia’s actions are a threat not only to Ukraine, but to Europe and to the international rules-based order. Our aims are simple. We stand with our Allies and partners to …
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Chargé Dillard’s Remarks at Ludovika campus, National University of Public Service
Like any long and enduring partnership, ours has had its ups and downs. It is no secret that our administrations do not see eye-to-eye on some issues today. However, our security partnership remains as strong as ever, and I think that is an important fact to keep in mind when we discuss American and Hungarian …
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Another Step in the Implementation of the Defense Cooperation Agreement
During a ceremony held December 15, 2021, at the U.S. Embassy Budapest, U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and Ministerial Commissioner in charge of implementing the Defense Cooperation Agreement Colonel Tibor Babos signed a memorandum acknowledging two new implementing agreements under the DCA. These implementing agreements designate Tata and Várpalota Garrison and Training Areas as …
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U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Hungary
Gen. Richard D. Clarke, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, and Maj. Gen. David Tabor, Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, visited Hungary Nov. 18 as part of a routine, regional circulation through central Europe.
Read More» Media Events Related to DEFENDER 21 June 2-5
DEFENDER-Europe is an annual large-scale U.S. Army-led, multinational, joint exercise designed to build readiness and interoperability between U.S., NATO and partner militaries. This year’s exercise: Focuses on building operational readiness and interoperability with a greater number of NATO allies and partners over a wider area of operations. Is defensive in nature and focused on responding …
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Preparations are underway for the annual Black Swan
Budapest, HUNGARY – Preparations are underway for the annual Black Swan, which will take place from May 3-14, 2021. The Hungarian-led Black Swan 21 exercise includes SOF from Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the United States. U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and Hungarian SOF personnel will conduct Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) training along the Danube River near Budapest. In other locations, U.S. Army …
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U.S. Ambassador Cornstein Hails Hungary’s Billion Dollar Air Defense Purchase
August 12, 2020 U.S. Ambassador David Cornstein today joined Minister of Defense Tibor Benkő in announcing Hungary’s declaration of intent to conclude its largest-ever defense procurement from the United States, an action which will overhaul and modernize Hungary’s air defense capabilities and allow it to transition away from its current legacy Soviet system. This purchase …
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DCM Marc Dillard Visits Pápa Air Base
On July 14, 2020, Deputy Chief of Mission Marc Dillard and Air Force Attaché Scott Shepard visited the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) at Hungarian Defense Forces Pápa Air Base.
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Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and Defense Attaché David Wiseman Visit Szolnok and Kecskemét Air Force Bases
Looking back to look ahead! Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard and Defense Attaché David Wiseman visited with the leadership of Szolnok and Kecskemét Air Force Bases in February 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot of things, but some things remain the same, like our strong bilateral relationship and military cooperation. We look forward to …
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U.S., Hungarian SOF train together in another NATO bi-lateral engagement
Hungarian and U.S. Special Operations Forces began a training engagement 25 October, 2019 at the invitation of Hungarian SOF and through coordination by U.S. and Hungarian governments.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Cornstein
Ambassador Cornstein’s Statement Following Parliament’s Final Approval of Legislation to Ratify the New Defense Cooperation Agreement between the United States and Hungary
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President Trump Met Prime Minister Orbán
Recognizing the longstanding ties between the United States and Hungary, the President and the Prime Minister discussed ways to deepen cooperation on a range of issues, including trade, energy, and cyber security.
Read More» Statement from Ambassador David B. Cornstein on the signing of the Defense Cooperation Agreement
“I commend Foreign Minister Szijjártó and the Hungarian government for signing the Defense Cooperation Agreement today on the margins of the Meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Washington, DC.”
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Defense Cooperation Agreement
On April 4, 2019 the United States and Hungary signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement in Washington, D.C. Both our countries signed this agreement to deepen the U.S.-Hungary security partnership and this is a major step in strengthening the bilateral relationship. Read Ambassador Cornstein’s statement
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NATO Protects Our Freedom
NATO’s strength is in its unity and in staying true to the principles and purposes for which it was created
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Chargé Kostelancik at NATO Anniversary Event
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hungary joining NATO, Charge d’Affaires David Kostelancik spoke to students at the National University of Public Service in Budapest about his experiences working in the U.S. delegation to NATO from 1998-2001, key years building up to and including the accession of Hungary, Czech Republic, and Poland to the Transatlantic alliance. He was joined by Deputy State Secretary Ferenc …
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Remarks by Ambassador David B. Cornstein to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Hungary’s Accession to NATO
No other institution or country or geopolitical power can offer the security and respect for sovereignty and personal liberty that NATO offers.
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Ambassador Cornstein Visits Pápa Air Base
Ambassador Cornstein made his first visit to Pápa Air Base on October 11, 2018.
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Unit Training Observation Day in Hajmáskér
These exercises help our Soldiers build their readiness while illustrating the commitment of the United States to our NATO ally and partner Hungary, and are also vital opportunities to demonstrate our shared commitments to peace, security, and stability in Europe.
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