Hungary designates Russia a threat
Hungary has formally designated Russia a "threat" in a document signed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar and published in the official Magyar Közlöny on Aug. 25, setting guidance for Hungary's delegation to the UN General Assembly. The text condemns Russian military aggression, affirms support for Ukraine's sovereignty within internationally recognized borders, and says Russia's behaviour threatens Hungary, Europe and the global order. The decision marks a diplomatic shift from Viktor Orbán's Kremlin-aligned policy and follows May protests over drone strikes and a June rights agreement with Kyiv, but Budapest continues to block key EU accession steps for Ukraine.
Hungary officially backs Ukraine's sovereignty while still blocking EU accession steps
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Hungary had long been close to Russia under Viktor Orbán. In May Hungary protested drone strikes and in June it made a rights deal with Ukraine. Now Hungary has changed its UN guidance but it still blocks parts of Ukraine's EU accession.
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