Hungary/Ukraine

Kyiv threatens trade war with Hungary and its neighbors Hungary Today09:37
The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orban’s next move? The Washington Times12:56
Buffer zone or battleground? Hungary rejects Ukraine’s EU membership bid The New Voice of Ukraine11:13
Polish foreign minister ask opposition to persuade Hungary to stop blocking Ukraine’s EU accession Notes from Poland07:31
EU 'without Ukraine' — Hungary's Orban posts list of demands to Brussels The Kyiv Independent13:35
'We won't be dragged into this' — Hungary opposes $22 billion EU aid package for Ukraine The Kyiv Independent05:46

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

Hungary to keep blocking Ukraine’s EU accession Euromaidan Press13:55

Earlier today

Hungary demands changes in Zakarpattia before supporting Ukraine’s EU bid The New Voice of Ukraine06:19

EU bypasses Orbán’s veto to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty Euromaidan Press05:16

Budapest to block Ukraine's EU accession over "infringement of Hungarians' rights" in Zakarpattia, says Hungary's… Ukrainska Pravda03:56

Yesterday

EU Develops Algorithm to Bypass Orban’s Veto Ukraine Military News12:58 22-Mar-25

In the last 7 days

Ukraine’s EU Accession: Government Politicians Insist on Giving Hungarians a Say Hungary Today08:32 21-Mar-25

Orbán: Ukraine’s EU membership would be equal to economic collapse The Budapest Times06:28 21-Mar-25

PM Orbán vetoes joint declaration on Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)06:23 21-Mar-25

PM's Political Director: If Ukraine joined the EU it would destroy Europe About Hungary (Press Release)06:13 21-Mar-25

FM: Brussels cannot make decisions above our heads About Hungary (Press Release)06:13 21-Mar-25

PM Orbán: Ukraine's EU membership would be equal to economic collapse About Hungary (Press Release)06:07 21-Mar-25

Viktor Orbán Vetoes Joint Declaration on Ukraine at EU Summit Hungary Today03:17 21-Mar-25

EU not to block aid to Ukraine because of Hungary's own opinion on this - Costa Ukrinform02:03 21-Mar-25

Viktor Orban refuses to sign EU support for Ukraine Bursa.ro18:03 20-Mar-25

Hungarian premier rejects EU's 'pro-war' consensus on Ukraine, criticizes Zelenskyy’s stance Anadolu Agency16:45 20-Mar-25

Europe’s new unanimity: Orbán doesn’t need to agree Politico EU15:15 20-Mar-25

Hungary wants Ukraine to be buffer zone between Russia and EU Ukrainska Pravda13:13 20-Mar-25

The EU shrugs off Hungary’s opposition to Ukraine support at a summit. What’s Orban’s next move? The Washington Times12:56 20-Mar-25

EXCLUSIVELYSource: Hungary hasn't signed Ukraine-related section of EU summit conclusions European Pravda12:22 20-Mar-25

Buffer zone or battleground? Hungary rejects Ukraine’s EU membership bid The New Voice of Ukraine11:13 20-Mar-25

Hungary hasn't signed Ukraine-related section of EU summit conclusions, source says Ukrainska Pravda10:10 20-Mar-25

“The Union Today Is a Toothless Lion”, Says the Prime Minister Hungary Today09:18 20-Mar-25

Ukraine brushes off Hungary’s referendum on EU accession as ‘no big deal’ The New Voice of Ukraine09:11 20-Mar-25

Hungary wants Ukraine as 'buffer zone' between Russia, Europe The Kyiv Independent08:52 20-Mar-25

Minister: Hungary will not support closing declaration of upcoming EU summit on Ukraine The Budapest Times08:35 20-Mar-25

Ukraine ready to open negotiation clusters on accession to EU both sequentially or all at the same time – Stefanishyna Interfax-Ukraine07:59 20-Mar-25

Stefanishyna on referendum in Hungary on Ukraine's membership in EU: Support of Hungarian citizens much more positive Interfax-Ukraine07:59 20-Mar-25

Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration minister believes Hungary will not prevent Ukraine from opening negotiating… Ukrainska Pravda07:57 20-Mar-25

PM Orbán: It is not Hungary that is isolated, it is the EU About Hungary (Press Release)05:32 20-Mar-25

EU leaders to stress defence, economic might at summit The North West Star01:54 20-Mar-25

EU Ministers pressure Hungary over blocking Ukraine's EU integration – Polish MFA Ukrinform21:43 19-Mar-25

Northern Europe pushes Brussels to speed up Ukraine EU entry process Euromaidan Press14:53 19-Mar-25

EU leaders' summit to support creation of tribunal for Putin under Council of Europe auspices, but without Hungary European Pravda08:45 19-Mar-25

This Is How Much Hungarians Would Pay for Ukraine in the EU Hungary Today06:40 19-Mar-25

Six EU member states call for acceleration of Ukraine's EU accession - media Ukrinform06:18 19-Mar-25

FM: Hungary's government was Trump before [US President] Donald Trump About Hungary (Press Release)05:24 19-Mar-25

Bóka: Public opinion poll will determine government's position on EU accession of Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)05:24 19-Mar-25

Bóka: Hungary will not support closing declaration of upcoming EU summit on Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)05:13 19-Mar-25

Hungary Cannot Support the Speeding Up of Ukraine’s EU Accession Hungary Today04:38 19-Mar-25

FM: EU is willing to sacrifice Transcarpathian Hungarian community for Ukraine The Budapest Times04:18 19-Mar-25

‘Hungary and India in peace camp… Buying oil (from Russia) has nothing to do with ideology’: Hungarian Minister Indian Express17:09 18-Mar-25

Northern Europe pushes EU to speed up Ukraine membership Politico EU14:42 18-Mar-25

EU readies for scenario in which Ukraine summit conclusions bypass Hungary's opposition Ukrainska Pravda14:05 18-Mar-25

'Europe needs to be less dependent on China' says Netherlands' Defence Minister India Today13:09 18-Mar-25

Ukrainian, Hungarian foreign ministers agree to meet soon Ukrinform12:41 18-Mar-25

EU Polish Presidency wants to convince Budapest of importance of Ukraine’s membership for EU future Interfax-Ukraine12:12 18-Mar-25

Ukrainian and Hungarian foreign ministers agree to meet to discuss bilateral relations Ukrainska Pravda11:23 18-Mar-25

Hungary plans national poll on Ukraine’s bid to join EU The New Voice of Ukraine11:15 18-Mar-25

EU regrets it cannot open negotiation clusters with Ukraine without Hungary's consent European Pravda10:45 18-Mar-25

Kyiv Threatens Trade War with Hungary and Its Neighbors Hungary Today09:37 18-Mar-25

EU says it cannot open negotiation clusters with Ukraine without Hungary's consent Ukrainska Pravda09:20 18-Mar-25

Minister: Hungary to hold poll on Ukraine's EU membership by summer European Pravda08:32 18-Mar-25

Hungary to hold poll on Ukraine's EU membership by summer Ukrainska Pravda07:38 18-Mar-25

Polish foreign minister ask opposition to persuade Hungary to stop blocking Ukraine’s EU accession Notes from Poland07:31 18-Mar-25

Orbán: The Union but without Ukraine The Budapest Times07:26 18-Mar-25

Hungary refuses to support European Council conclusions on Ukraine due to its strategic interests Ukrainska Pravda06:27 18-Mar-25

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Calls the Transcarpathian Community’s Situation an “Artificial Problem” Hungary Today05:05 18-Mar-25

Nuclear Ukraine: Budapest Memorandum – what it says and is it relevant? Open Parachute (Weblog)17:36 17-Mar-25

Hard Numbers: Hungary moves to cancel Pride, China seeks to increase consumption, ‘Coalition of the Willing’ takes… GZERO Media17:20 17-Mar-25

Sikorski: Hungary stopping Ukraine’s EU accession process The New Voice of Ukraine13:43 17-Mar-25

Polish foreign minister asks Polish opposition to influence Hungary's position on Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda12:29 17-Mar-25

Hungary blocking start of EU accession talks with Ukraine – Sikorski Ukrinform12:26 17-Mar-25

Foreign Minister Slams “Blind Advocacy” for the Continuation of the War in Ukraine Hungary Today11:47 17-Mar-25

PM Orbán: The Union but without Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)06:06 17-Mar-25

'We won't be dragged into this' — Hungary opposes $22 billion EU aid package for Ukraine The Kyiv Independent05:46 17-Mar-25

Orbán: Ukraine’s accession to the EU would ruin Hungary’s economy The Budapest Times05:40 17-Mar-25

Hungary’s pro-Moscow government to launch poll on Ukraine’s EU membership Euromaidan Press04:46 17-Mar-25

Viktor Orban’s EU Demands: Excluding Ukraine and Defending Hungarian Interests Novinite05:30 16-Mar-25

In the last month

Orbán says EU is empire that wants to colonise Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda14:13 15-Mar-25

EU 'without Ukraine' — Hungary's Orban posts list of demands to Brussels The Kyiv Independent13:35 15-Mar-25

Hungary's PM Orban pledges to crack down on politicians, journalists who receive foreign funding The Telegraph, Calcutta09:24 15-Mar-25

Hungary demands that EU summit's resolution excludes reference to support for Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda07:15 15-Mar-25

Hungary alone remains opposed to Ukraine’s EU membership — Zelenskyy The New Voice of Ukraine17:29 14-Mar-25

Zelenskyy: Only Hungary is blocking decision on Ukraine's EU membership Ukrainska Pravda14:19 14-Mar-25

EU Extends Ukraine War Sanctions on Russians After Hungary Hold-Up Kyiv Post08:31 14-Mar-25

Media: EU proposes setting up €40bn military fund for Ukraine, overriding Hungary's veto European Pravda06:55 14-Mar-25

Western Balkan Countries Should Enter EU Ahead of Ukraine, Says FM Hungary Today06:23 14-Mar-25

Hungarian government approves referendum on Ukraine's EU membership About Hungary (Press Release)06:19 14-Mar-25

PM Orbán: Ukraine’s accession to the EU would ruin Hungary’s economy About Hungary (Press Release)06:19 14-Mar-25

EU proposes €40B Ukraine fund to bypass Hungary’s veto The New Voice of Ukraine06:17 14-Mar-25

EU proposes setting up €40bn military fund for Ukraine, overriding Hungary's veto, Euractiv says Ukrainska Pravda05:51 14-Mar-25

J.D. Vance didn’t go far enough on Europe The Spectator World13:40 13-Mar-25

Hungary to hold special referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership Anadolu Agency13:16 13-Mar-25

FM: EC chief's ceasefire turnaround raises question of how many deaths could have been prevented About Hungary (Press Release)06:57 13-Mar-25

Ambassador of Ukraine Asks Hungarian Opera House to Cancel Russian Singer’s Gala Event Hungary Today12:28 12-Mar-25

The Orbán government likes to reference what Hungarians want, but the majority of the population isn't talking to them Telex10:48 12-Mar-25

Oil deliveries to Hungary via Druzhba pipeline suspended due to drone strike The Budapest Times09:51 12-Mar-25

Ukraine looks for way out of Hungary's blocking of EU accession talks European Pravda09:18 12-Mar-25

The US and Hungary Agree – Peace in Ukraine Is Top Priority Hungary Today09:16 12-Mar-25

Ukraine's Foreign Minister says Ukraine looks for way out of Hungary's blocking of EU accession talks Ukrainska Pravda08:56 12-Mar-25

Ukrainian Drone Strike Disrupts Oil Transport to Hungary Hungary Today05:22 12-Mar-25

Without Germany, unity and US: Weak links in Europe's defence Expert opinions on Caliber.Az Caliber.AZ04:07 12-Mar-25

"I'm not a Ukrainian nationalist, I'm Hungarian, but this is my country": the gardener from Ukraine's west who has been … Ukrainska Pravda03:10 12-Mar-25

EXPLAINERWhy Hungary’s new veto could undermine both sanctions and Ukraine’s military funding European Pravda17:12 11-Mar-25

Why John Mearsheimer Thinks Donald Trump Is Right on Ukraine The New Yorker12:27 11-Mar-25

Drone attack partially stops Druzhba pipeline: Moscow vows to resume oil supplies to Hungary soon Ukrainska Pravda11:46 11-Mar-25

Oil shipments via Druzhba pipeline halted due to Ukrainian drone attack in Russia, Hungary says The Kyiv Independent11:05 11-Mar-25

Hungarian government: The EU wants to keep Ukraine alive. This must not happen. Telex10:48 10-Mar-25

Hungarian government faces backlash over controversial Facebook post on Ukraine's EU aspirations UAWire10:08 10-Mar-25

Ukraine’s EU Membership Would Cripple the European Economy, Says Viktor Orbán Hungary Today06:23 10-Mar-25

EU braces for Hungarian move against Russia sanctions EurActiv.com01:17 10-Mar-25

Polish Foreign Minister on Orbán's idea regarding Ukraine: Interesting to see EU poll on Hungary's EU membership Ukrainska Pravda12:43 8-Mar-25

Orbán announces mail-in referendum on Ukraine’s EU membership The Budapest Times14:50 7-Mar-25

Orban vetoes EU's Ukraine support statement amid tensions over peace deal UAWire14:38 7-Mar-25

Orbán promises to put issue of Ukraine's membership in EU to referendum in Hungary Interfax-Ukraine11:12 7-Mar-25

Emboldened by Trump, Hungary ups anti-Kyiv disinfo: researcher Digital Journal10:47 7-Mar-25

European leaders agree defence ramp-up to support Ukraine – but Hungary continues to block progress The Conversation (UK)09:49 7-Mar-25

Hungarian government to launch public opinion poll on Ukraine's EU accession Telex09:48 7-Mar-25

New Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary takes up his post Telex09:48 7-Mar-25

Orbán says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine's EU membership ABC News07:41 7-Mar-25

Orbán Announces Poll on Ukraine’s EU Accession – With a Catch Kyiv Post07:15 7-Mar-25

Orban says Hungary will poll citizens on Ukraine’s EU membership Irish Examiner06:35 7-Mar-25

European leaders agree on defense spending surge at crucial EU summit on Ukraine commonspace.eu05:48 7-Mar-25

PM Orbán has decided to launch referendum on Ukraine's EU membership About Hungary (Press Release)05:41 7-Mar-25

PM Orbán: "Ukraine’s EU membership would mean the collapse of Europe, including the Hungarian economy" About Hungary (Press Release)04:34 7-Mar-25

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Latest news on Hungary-Ukraine relations, covering bilateral diplomacy, EU integration, border cooperation, minority rights, and evolving ties between the neighbouring states.

The relationship between Hungary and Ukraine represents a complex diplomatic dynamic shaped by historical ties, minority rights issues, and strategic interests. With a shared 136.7 km border and approximately 150,000 ethnic Hungarians living in Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, the bilateral relationship carries significant regional importance.

Recent developments have centred on Hungary's stance regarding Ukraine's EU accession process. A breakthrough occurred in December 2023 when Ukraine revised its national minorities legislation, addressing some of Hungary's concerns about Hungarian-language education rights. This led to the European Council's decision to begin EU accession negotiations with Ukraine, though Hungarian officials maintain that further improvements to minority rights protections are needed.

The cultural dimension of Hungary-Ukraine relations is particularly evident in the extensive network of twin towns and sister cities between the two countries, with numerous partnerships involving communities in Hungary's Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County and Ukraine's Zakarpattia Oblast. These connections foster cultural exchange and strengthen ties between border communities, despite broader diplomatic tensions.

The foundations of modern Hungary-Ukraine relations were established in the early 1990s, following Hungary's transition from communism in 1989 and Ukraine's independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Initially positive relations have faced various challenges, including disputes over language laws, education policies, and citizenship rights for ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine.

Our NewsNow feed provides comprehensive coverage of Hungary-Ukraine relations from reliable sources, including official statements, diplomatic developments, and analysis from regional experts. Whether you're interested in bilateral negotiations, minority rights discussions, or cross-border cooperation initiatives, this feed offers timely updates on this important European relationship.

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