Ukraine-Hungary relations

Kyiv rebukes Budapest over criticism of Zelenskyy’s remarks on Druzhba pipeline

Hungary should not tell Ukrainian President what to do or say, or when, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on Aug. 24, responding to Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto claims about “threats” from Kyiv.

25 August 2025, 09:49 AM

Szijjártó says Hungary expelling two Ukrainian diplomats over spying accusations

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary is expelling two Ukrainian diplomats accused of “spying for Ukraine,” Magyar Nemzet reported on May 9.

9 May 2025, 04:35 PM

Hungary’s selective loyalty: EU confident Budapest backs allies ‘where it matters’

The European Union believes Hungary aligns with the EU’s stance “where it matters,” Politico reported on March 20, citing three senior officials.

20 March 2025, 02:14 PM

Hungary’s Szijjártó: Ukraine’s EU bid at risk if Russian gas stops

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has threatened to block Ukraine’s accession to the European Union if it halts the transit of Russian gas through its territory.

9 January 2025, 10:43 AM

EU loses unanimous support for Ukraine as Hungary supports Brazil-China initiative

EU High Representative Josep Borrell stated in his blog on Sept. 30 that there is no longer unanimous support for Ukraine within the European Union, blaming Hungary for the lack of unity, as it decided to back the Brazil-China initiative.

1 October 2024, 12:44 PM

Ukraine’s foreign minister discusses minority rights with Hungary

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha visited Budapest on Monday, Sept. 30, to discuss the protection of the rights of the Hungarian community in Ukraine and Ukraine's victory plan with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó.

30 September 2024, 04:46 PM

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