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Ukraine Signals Possible Zelenskyy–Magyar Talks After Hungary Election Shift
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Ukraine has initiated outreach toward Hungary regarding potential high-level political contacts following the country’s recent parliamentary elections, which brought opposition leader Péter Magyar to power.
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According to Interfax on April 13, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv had sent signals to Budapest about possible communication between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Magyar, the leader of the Tisza party.
Speaking about the development, Sybiha stated: “We believe that we have received the right European signals from this country, which open new opportunities for us and give a chance to start a new neighborly chapter in our shared history. The people deserve such open relations.”
He added that Ukraine expects a response from the Hungarian side, noting: “We expect this contact and, of course, we are interested. We are waiting for a reaction.”
Sybiha outlined a range of issues that could shape future dialogue between Kyiv and Budapest. These include cooperation on border infrastructure, coordination on EU-related matters, and broader bilateral engagement.
Among the key priorities, he identified Hungary’s position on Ukraine’s EU accession process, including the potential removal of political obstacles, discussion of the EU’s 20th sanctions package, financial support mechanisms estimated at €90 billion, and the formal opening of negotiation clusters.
The minister also indicated that Ukraine is prepared to align with European Council and EU standards concerning national minority rights, an issue that has previously influenced Hungary’s stance on Ukraine.
The outreach follows a major political shift in Hungary. According to previously reported election results, Magyar’s Tisza party secured 138 out of 199 parliamentary seats in the April 12 vote, with turnout reaching nearly 80%, the highest since the end of the socialist era. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after the vote.
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