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Hungary has been at the center of significant political and diplomatic discussions in 2026. Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced plans to amend the constitution, which would affect the tenure of the current President. Concurrently, Hungary's position on the European Union’s enlargement process, particularly regarding Ukraine, has been under intense scrutiny. Magyar argued for the protection of the Hungarian minority's rights in Ukraine as a precondition for supporting Ukraine’s EU membership discussions. Additionally, Hungary expressed willingness to extend EU sanctions on Russia, signaling shifts in Budapest's previous policies. These moves underscore Hungary's crucial diplomatic role in regional stability and EU integration dynamics.

What is Hungary's position on Ukrainian conscription avoidance?

Hungary is open to granting asylum to individuals avoiding conscription. Prime Minister Péter Magyar does not align with the European Commission’s views on denying temporary protection to Ukrainian men of draft age, highlighting Hungary's independent policy stance regarding the war in Ukraine.

How is Hungary influencing Ukraine's EU accession process?

Hungary has stipulated that Ukraine must protect the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia before supporting its EU accession talks. This stance reflects Hungary's insistence on securing cultural and educational rights for Hungarians in Ukraine as part of broader EU membership negotiations.

What are Hungary's recent political reforms concerning its presidency?

Prime Minister Péter Magyar is proposing constitutional amendments to potentially remove President Tamás Szujók. These reforms are part of broader political shifts in Hungary aiming to consolidate Magyar's government's policies and political agenda, which includes refining executive powers.

What changes in foreign policy has Hungary made under the new leadership?

Under Prime Minister Péter Magyar, Hungary has shown a readiness to support the extension of EU sanctions against Russia, marking a significant policy shift. These changes signify Hungary’s intention to align more closely with EU-wide policies and restore trust with its European partners.

Is Hungary involved in facilitating dialogue between Ukraine and Russia?

Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated Hungary's willingness to serve as a venue for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. This offer aligns with Hungary's strategic diplomatic engagements, emphasizing its potential role in fostering dialogue and conflict resolution in the region.

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Explosion occurs at plant of Hungary’s largest oil and gas company MOL: one killed. PHOTOS Explosion occurs at plant of Hungary’s largest oil and gas company MOL: one killed. PHOTOS An explosion occurred in Hungary, and a fire broke out at a plant owned by MOL, the country’s largest oil and gas company. 7 920 44

NBU Governor Pyshnyi displayed money and valuables that Hungary returned to Oschadbank. PHOTO NBU Governor Pyshnyi displayed money and valuables that Hungary returned to Oschadbank. PHOTO Andrii Pyshnyi, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, has released photographs of funds and assets that were unlawfully seized in March and which Hungary returned to "Oschadbank" on 6 May. 6 163 20 Previously in trend: Hungary detained Ukrainian cash collection vehicles

Seven "Oschadbank" cash-in-transit workers detained in Hungary returned to Ukraine, Sybiha says. VIDEO Seven "Oschadbank" cash-in-transit workers detained in Hungary returned to Ukraine, Sybiha says. VIDEO Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced the release of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit workers who had been detained in Hungary. 14 825 114 Previously in trend: Hungary detained Ukrainian cash collection vehicles

Hungary called seizure of Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles operation "Ukrainian Golden Convoy". VIDEO&PHOTOS Hungary called seizure of Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles operation "Ukrainian Golden Convoy". VIDEO&PHOTOS The Hungarian government has shown seized cash and gold bars confiscated from Oschadbank cash-in-transit vehicles. 19 650 120 Previously in trend: Hungary detained Ukrainian cash collection vehicles

Foreign guide with "clients" was detained near border with Hungary with warning shots fired, - State Border Service of Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS Foreign guide with "clients" was detained near border with Hungary with warning shots fired, - State Border Service of Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards from the Mukachevo detachment detained a group of men who were attempting to illegally enter Hungary. Their foreign guide was taken into custody. 3 366 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Detention of draft dodgers at the border

Kyiv bids farewell to Hungarian volunteer fighter Benjamin Asher, who served in Third Assault Brigade. PHOTOS Kyiv bids farewell to Hungarian volunteer fighter Benjamin Asher, who served in Third Assault Brigade. PHOTOS A farewell ceremony was held on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in Kyiv for Benjamin Asher, a volunteer fighter from Hungary who fought with the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade and was killed in May this year. 3 632 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine foreign volunteers in the armed forces

Sybiha showed route of Hungarian drone over Ukraine: We are still waiting for explanation from Hungary. MAP Sybiha showed route of Hungarian drone over Ukraine: We are still waiting for explanation from Hungary. MAP Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has published a map of the route of the drone's intrusion into Ukrainian airspace from Hungary, stressing that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have collected all the necessary evidence. 9 274 26 Previously in trend: Hungarian drones flew into Ukraine

Drone from Hungary twice flew at different altitudes over Zakarpattia – General Staff. MAPS Drone from Hungary twice flew at different altitudes over Zakarpattia – General Staff. MAPS On the morning of September 26, 2025, Ukrainian Armed Forces radar twice detected at different altitudes a drone-type aerial object in Ukraine’s airspace over Zakarpattia region. 8 787 35 Previously in trend: Hungarian drones flew into Ukraine

Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted five Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea. PHOTO Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted five Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea. PHOTO On Thursday, September 25, two Hungarian Gripen fighter jets intercepted five Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea. 8 319 61 Previously in trend: interception of Russian aircraft

Bus carrying Ukrainian children was involved in accident in Hungary: 19 injured, some seriously. PHOTO Bus carrying Ukrainian children was involved in accident in Hungary: 19 injured, some seriously. PHOTO Today, 6 July 2025, at about 5 am, a bus carrying Ukrainian children went off the road under unspecified circumstances and rolled over on its side on the 442 road between Kunszentmárton and Tiszafeldvár (Hungary). 6 463 77 Previously in trend: Car Accident

In Hungary, after "referendum" on Ukraine, new advertisement featuring caricature of Zelenskyy was launched. PHOTO In Hungary, after "referendum" on Ukraine, new advertisement featuring caricature of Zelenskyy was launched. PHOTO Following the completion of a manipulative poll on Ukraine's EU membership, Hungary launched an advertising campaign comparing Viktor Orban's opponent Peter Magyar to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and depicting both as "puppets" in a caricature. 9 949 14 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian position of Orban a survey in Hungary on Ukraine’s accession to the EU

Children of "Servant of the people" from Kryvyi Rih and local official received vouchers from regional council for holiday in Hungary - media Children of "Servant of the people" from Kryvyi Rih and local official received vouchers from regional council for holiday in Hungary - media In the summer of 2023, the Dnipro Regional Council sent a group of children from Kryvyi Rih on holiday to Hungary. Among them were the children of a Servant of the People deputy and a local official. 25 332 96 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine

Orban voted against Ukraine’s EU membership at national consultation in Hungary. PHOTO Orban voted against Ukraine’s EU membership at national consultation in Hungary. PHOTO Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban took part in a national consultation in which citizens are asked about their support for Ukraine's membership in the European Union. On the ballot, he ticked the "against" box. 3 690 28 Previously in trend: a survey in Hungary on Ukraine’s accession to the EU

Hungary to vote on support for Ukraine’s accession to EU Hungary to vote on support for Ukraine’s accession to EU Hungary will hold a vote on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. 6 973 45 Previously in trend: Anti-Ukrainian position of Orban Hungary’s position on Ukraine’s EU membership

To mark third anniversary of full-scale war, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in different cities around world. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS To mark third anniversary of full-scale war, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in different cities around world. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, rallies in support of Ukraine were held in European countries. 4 639 12

Szijjarto travelled to Russia and met with Lavrov: "War cannot be ended on battlefield". PHOTOS Szijjarto travelled to Russia and met with Lavrov: "War cannot be ended on battlefield". PHOTOS Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó travelled to Russia once again and met with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. 5 414 21 Previously in trend: War

SBI exposes Kyiv law enforcement officer who smuggled evaders to Hungary for USD 10,000. PHOTO SBI exposes Kyiv law enforcement officer who smuggled evaders to Hungary for USD 10,000. PHOTO SBI officers exposed a law enforcement officer from Kyiv who helped men liable for military service to illegally cross the border with Hungary for $10,000. 2 629 6

Negotiations between Sybiha and Szijjarto begin in Budapest. PHOTO (updated) Negotiations between Sybiha and Szijjarto begin in Budapest. PHOTO (updated) On Monday, 30 September, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha arrived in Hungary on a working visit. 4 166 21

Up to 7000 dollars per person - Donetsk resident who organized transfer of draft dodgers to Hungary is exposed. PHOTOS Up to 7000 dollars per person - Donetsk resident who organized transfer of draft dodgers to Hungary is exposed. PHOTOS During martial law, a resident of the Donetsk region was engaged in the illegal smuggling of draft dodgers to Hungary. 1 815 6

Group of draft dodgers is detained 100 meters from border with Romania. VIDEO+PHOTOS Group of draft dodgers is detained 100 meters from border with Romania. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards of the Vylok department of the Mukachevo Detachment detained four men 100 metres from the border with Hungary. 9 142 65

Hungarian opposition leader Magyar visits Okhmatdyt and rebukes Orban for "peaceful trips" to dictators. PHOTO Hungarian opposition leader Magyar visits Okhmatdyt and rebukes Orban for "peaceful trips" to dictators. PHOTO The opponent of the Hungarian Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, who is on a visit to Kyiv, visited the Okhmatdyt children's hospital destroyed by the occupiers and handed over humanitarian aid from the Hungarian people. 15 355 18

Orban’s main opponent Magyar arrived in Kyiv for visit. PHOTOS Orban’s main opponent Magyar arrived in Kyiv for visit. PHOTOS Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's political opponent and leader of the opposition Tisa party, Péter Magyar, is on a visit to Kyiv. 9 782 34

Zelenskyy met with Orban in Kyiv. PHOTO Zelenskyy met with Orban in Kyiv. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 7 611 36

GAZ-66 truck with black licence plates broke through Ukrainian-Hungarian border, 32 violators were detained in Hungary - journalist Glagola. PHOTO GAZ-66 truck with black licence plates broke through Ukrainian-Hungarian border, 32 violators were detained in Hungary - journalist Glagola. PHOTO A GAZ-66 car with black military licence plates broke through the Ukrainian-Hungarian border - 32 people were detained in Hungary. This was reported by journalist Vitaliy Glagola on his Telegram channel, Censor.NET reports. 30 608 193

Hungary to help Ukrainian experts identify war dead. VIDEO&PHOTOS Hungary to help Ukrainian experts identify war dead. VIDEO&PHOTOS Hungarian law enforcement officers will assist their Ukrainian colleagues in conducting DNA tests to identify the deceased. We are talking about the soldiers and civilians killed during the war with Russia. 1 564 9

Kuleba and Yermak start negotiations with Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto in Uzhhorod. PHOTO Kuleba and Yermak start negotiations with Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto in Uzhhorod. PHOTO Today, on 29 January, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto, arrived in Uzhhorod with his team. 9 232 124

Pope met with Ukrainian refugees in Budapest. PHOTOS Pope met with Ukrainian refugees in Budapest. PHOTOS Pope Francis met in Budapest with Ukrainians who fled the country to Hungary. 3 232 26

Prime Minister of Hungary Orban put on scarf with map of Hungary with Ukrainian territories. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Prime Minister of Hungary Orban put on scarf with map of Hungary with Ukrainian territories. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn came to a friendly soccer match between the Hungarian and Greek national teams in Budapest wearing a scarf with a map of "Greater Hungary" with parts of neighboring states in it. 23 205 80

Hungarian police detains Ukrainian who navigated Viking ship. PHOTOS Hungarian police detains Ukrainian who navigated Viking ship. PHOTOS A 64-year-old citizen of Ukraine from Odesa who was a captain of the ship that sank in Danube River, was detained by Hungarian authorities over suspicion in negligence, which caused the deaths of people. 5 202 80

Hungary's newly appointed ambassador to Ukraine assumes duties, starts learning Ukrainian, Deputy Foreign Minister Bodnar says. PHOTO Hungary's newly appointed ambassador to Ukraine assumes duties, starts learning Ukrainian, Deputy Foreign Minister Bodnar says. PHOTO Newly appointed ambassador of Hungary to Ukraine, István Íjgyártó, presented copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Vasyl Bodnar. 1 353 31

One of suspects in attack on Hungarian Cultural Association office remanded for two months. PHOTOS One of suspects in attack on Hungarian Cultural Association office remanded for two months. PHOTOS Oleksandr Biloborodko, a resident of Kropyvnytskyi charged with bomb attack on Hungarian Cultural Association office in Uzhhorod on Feb. 27 was placed in pretrial custody without right to be bailed out. The bail hearing of another suspect in the crime, Volodymyr Kondratenko, is underway in the Uzhhorod regional court. 7 282 14

Uzhhorod-based Hungarians Union office caught fire last night: arson attack not ruled out. PHOTOS Uzhhorod-based Hungarians Union office caught fire last night: arson attack not ruled out. PHOTOS Zakarpattia police establish the cause of fire that scorched the office of Hungarians Union in Uzhhorod on the night of Feb. 27. 14 387 31

Hungary on Ukraine Education Act: Ukraine might forget of European integration. PHOTO Hungary on Ukraine Education Act: Ukraine might forget of European integration. PHOTO The Hungarian government has decided to block all subsequent decisions by the European Union aimed at its association with Ukraine. 160 335 873 Previously in trend: Education Act

Ukrainian border guards found 2,000 packs of cigarettes at Hungarian border. PHOTO Ukrainian border guards found 2,000 packs of cigarettes at Hungarian border. PHOTO Border guards of the Zakarpattia region prevented illegal export of cigarettes. 6 020 11

Six illegal migrants from Iraq, Syria, and India apprehended at Ukrainian-Hungarian border. PHOTO Six illegal migrants from Iraq, Syria, and India apprehended at Ukrainian-Hungarian border. PHOTO Ukrainian border guards apprehended six illegal immigrants (headed to Hungary) in the Zakarpattia region. 4 955 11