Hungary/Ukraine

In the last 4 hours

Hungary claims it exposed 2 Ukrainian 'spies' amid mutual espionage accusations The Kyiv Independent18:39

“Viktor Orbán’s Russian Alignment: A Threat from Within the European Union” Robert Lansing Institute17:05

In the last 6 hours

Hungary announces detection of two more 'Ukrainian spies' Interfax-Ukraine16:12

In the last 8 hours

Fake: Hungarian Tanks Spotted on Ukraine Border StopFake13:18

Earlier today

Kos: Opening of first cluster of talks on Ukraine's accession to EU to help Hungary resolve issue of national minorities Interfax-Ukraine10:47

Foreign Minister warns Brussels against hindering the success of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)09:27

Orbán: Ukraine’s EU membership is the greatest danger today The Budapest Times06:19

Orbán: Unprecedented for non-NATO Ukraine to carry out secret service operations against NATO member Hungary The Budapest Times06:08

Yesterday

PM Orbán: Ukraine's EU membership is the greatest danger today About Hungary (Press Release)09:44 19-May-25

FM: Hungary will vote against extending EU’s exemption for Ukrainian farm products The Budapest Times08:35 19-May-25

Foreign Minister urges Brussels not to thwart success of Russian-Ukrainian peace talks The Budapest Times08:33 19-May-25

Orbán: A Russian–Ukrainian negotiation will never end this war The Budapest Times08:23 19-May-25

In the last 7 days

PM Orbán: A Russian–Ukrainian negotiation will never end this war About Hungary (Press Release)18:07 17-May-25

Hungary Reaches for Greater Power Across Europe The National Interest22:54 16-May-25

Orbán plans to complaint about Ukraine to NATO Secretary General European Pravda19:08 16-May-25

Hungarian PM to raise Ukraine's "campaign to discredit Hungary" with NATO's Rutte Ukrainska Pravda17:00 16-May-25

The Defense of Ukraine Is Not the Same as Defending NATO, Warns Foreign Minister Hungary Today13:08 16-May-25

Hungary defies Brussels and Kyiv: No to accelerated EU membership for Ukraine– INTERVIEW News.az08:05 16-May-25

Hungary Claims Downed Spy Drone Part of ‘Months-Long Intelligence War’ With Ukraine Kyiv Post16:18 15-May-25

Even Fidesz supporters aren't convinced that Tisza has ties to the Ukrainian secret service Telex15:49 15-May-25

The transparency law is the best tool to counter Ukrainian propaganda About Hungary (Press Release)14:46 15-May-25

Orbán: Hungarian opposition party played an active role in Ukrainian secret services’ operation The Budapest Times12:07 15-May-25

Consultations with Hungary not canceled, but postponed, opportunity to resume dialogue being sought Interfax-Ukraine11:57 15-May-25

Kocsis: Ukrainian secret service operation amounts to a 'smear campaign' against Hungary About Hungary (Press Release)10:36 15-May-25

Máté Kocsis: Hungary under political attack from Ukrainian intelligence services About Hungary (Press Release)17:58 14-May-25

Orbán: Ukrainians want to use Tisza Party to disrupt Hungarian poll on their EU accession Telex15:49 14-May-25

Ukraine Advances EU Bid as Brussels Seeks Workaround to Hungary’s Veto Kyiv Post13:30 14-May-25

Arrests in Zakarpattia and the suspension of Ukrainian–Hungarian talks Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)13:00 14-May-25

Orban convenes Hungarian Defence Council over “unprecedented operation by Ukraine’s special… Euromaidan Press11:07 14-May-25

PM Orbán: Hungarian opposition party played an active role in Ukrainian secret services' operation About Hungary (Press Release)10:51 14-May-25

Ukraine Launched a Smear Campaign against Hungary, Claims Viktor Orbán Hungary Today07:54 14-May-25

Orbán: If Ukraine is admitted to the EU, war will also be admitted The Budapest Times06:03 14-May-25

Orban accuses SBU of sabotaging Hungary’s populist referendum The New Voice of Ukraine23:36 13-May-25

Orbán complains that Ukraine wants to disrupt his poll on Ukraine’s EU accession European Pravda19:50 13-May-25

Orbán accuses Kyiv of attempted "smear campaign" against Hungary Ukrainska Pravda17:59 13-May-25

Spy war shatters hopes of normalising Ukrainian-Hungarian relationship Telex15:49 13-May-25

Bloomberg: EU seeks ways to circumvent Hungary's veto on Ukraine's accession Ukrainska Pravda14:25 13-May-25

EU seeks to end Hungary's blocking of Ukraine's membership talks – media Interfax-Ukraine13:49 13-May-25

PM Orbán: If Ukraine is admitted to the EU, war will also be admitted About Hungary (Press Release)11:27 13-May-25

FM: Campaign to discredit Hungary has ratcheted up in Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)11:27 13-May-25

In the last month

Stefanchuk in Hungary urges European parliaments to remove artificial barriers on Ukraine's path to EU Ukrinform15:47 12-May-25

Hussar called on the EU to increase support to and start accession negotiations with Ukraine Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)14:38 12-May-25

Estonian parlt speaker to discuss supporting Ukraine, future of Europe with EU speakers The Baltic Times13:13 12-May-25

Hungary's premier hits back at Irish counterpart over Ukraine veto criticism Anadolu Agency12:43 12-May-25

Kocsis: Tisza Party has Ukrainian connections that may violate Hungary’s sovereignty About Hungary (Press Release)09:49 12-May-25

Hungarian-Ukrainian Expert Meeting Cancelled after Spying Allegations Hungary Today09:45 12-May-25

Hussar discusses supporting Ukraine and future of Europe with EU Speakers Parliament of Estonia (Press Release)07:21 12-May-25

Budapest halts talks with Kyiv amid Hungarian spy scandal Euromaidan Press20:14 11-May-25

Hungary open to restarting talks with Ukraine on minorities despite tensions Ukrainska Pravda16:50 11-May-25

Ukraine: Hungary suspends negotiations on minorities euronews14:27 11-May-25

Hungary Arrests Ex-Ukrainian Diplomat in Broad Daylight as Tensions Soar Kyiv Post10:02 11-May-25

Former Ukrainian diplomat expelled from Hungary, Kyiv calls it "anti-Ukrainian hysteria" Ukrainska Pravda09:12 11-May-25

Hungary cancels planned talks with Ukraine on national minorities Ukrainska Pravda08:11 11-May-25

Hungary postpones talks with Ukraine on national minorities Ukrinform07:23 11-May-25

Ukrainian deported from Hungary over alleged ‘espionage’ – Ukraine’s MFA responds Ukrinform22:24 10-May-25

Hungary's Szijjártó hopes Trump can replicate India-Pakistan ceasefire success in Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda18:29 10-May-25

Peacekeeper or Invader? Hungarian Forces and the Future of Western Ukraine Robert Lansing Institute14:52 10-May-25

Hungarian journalist has revealed details of Budapest’s spying on Ukraine: It started several… Euromaidan Press13:04 10-May-25

EU diplomacy chief on Hungary's Ukraine veto: one opposing nation cannot hold all others hostage Ukrainska Pravda10:31 10-May-25

Ukraine accuses Hungary of spying on it; Budapest expels diplomats Stripes03:33 10-May-25

Ukraine and Hungary both expel diplomats, as Kyiv claims to have uncovered spy network The Irish Independent02:35 10-May-25

EU prepares contingency plan if Hungary blocks Ukraine's accession NikVesti20:50 9-May-25

Hungary's covert intelligence operations in Ukraine: espionage scandal threatens fragile ties… UAWire19:35 9-May-25

Hungarian journalist: Orbán's intelligence services spied on Ukraine years ago Ukrainska Pravda18:57 9-May-25

Ukraine expels 2 Hungarian diplomats in tit-for-tat move Anadolu Agency18:45 9-May-25

Ukraine expelling two Hungarian diplomats — MFA Ukrinform18:45 9-May-25

Kyiv Expels 2 Hungarian Diplomats Over Spy Scandal Kyiv Post18:45 9-May-25

Kyiv expels two Hungarian diplomats in reciprocal step The New Voice of Ukraine18:40 9-May-25

Ukraine expels two Hungarian diplomats Ukrainska Pravda18:16 9-May-25

Orbán's government claims Ukraine supports Hungarian opposition after spy network exposed Ukrainska Pravda18:16 9-May-25

Hungary rejects SBU claims of spy network The New Voice of Ukraine16:59 9-May-25

We will protect Hungary against the coordinated attack of the Tisza Party and Ukrainian secret service About Hungary (Press Release)16:09 9-May-25

Budapest Expels Ukrainian Diplomats After Ukraine Exposes Hungarian Spy Ring Kyiv Post15:49 9-May-25

Ukraine exposes Hungarian military spy network, detains 2 for high treason UPI15:47 9-May-25

Hungary expels two Ukrainian diplomats over espionage claims Ukrinform15:43 9-May-25

For the first time, Sbu exposes Hungarian intelligence agents who were spying against Ukraine Euromaidan Press15:31 9-May-25

Hungary expels two Ukrainian diplomats, accusing them of espionage Ukrainska Pravda15:13 9-May-25

EU diplomacy chief on Hungary's veto of Ukraine's accession: EU drafts plan B and C European Pravda15:03 9-May-25

Hungary expels 2 Ukrainian diplomats over espionage allegations Anadolu Agency15:01 9-May-25

Ukraine and Hungary accuse each other of espionage, oust military and embassy 'spies' France 2414:46 9-May-25

Hungary expels two Ukrainian envoys over spying claims The New Voice of Ukraine14:36 9-May-25

EU drafts plan B and C amid Hungary's veto of Ukraine's accession, says bloc's diplomacy chief Ukrainska Pravda14:22 9-May-25

Ukraine arrests two Hungarians accused of spying The Washington Times14:21 9-May-25

Breaking: Hungary Expels Two Alleged Ukrainian Spies Hungary Today14:14 9-May-25

Kallas on Hungary’s veto over Ukraine’s accession: The EU is preparing Plan B and Plan C Freedom14:11 9-May-25

Budapest’s Shadow in Zakarpattia: Unmasking Hungarian Military Intelligence Operations in Ukraine Robert Lansing Institute13:47 9-May-25

FM: Brussels wants to send even more weapons and money to Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)13:22 9-May-25

Hungary’s defence minister signals shift from peace policy, leaked audio reveals Insight Hungary12:59 9-May-25

Ukraine busts alleged Hungarian spy ring Brussels Signal12:38 9-May-25

Ukrainian Secret Services Break Up Hungarian Spy Ring Kyiv Post12:17 9-May-25

Hungarian foreign minister reacts to exposure of Hungarian spy network in Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda12:00 9-May-25

Ukraine Detains Two Alleged Hungarian Spies The Defense Post11:30 9-May-25

First time in history, SSU dismantles Hungarian military intelligence network spying against Ukraine (video) Security Service of Ukraine (Press Release)11:25 9-May-25

Ukraine says it uncovered a Hungarian espionage network, two suspects arrested ABC News11:19 9-May-25

Ukraine says it busted Hungarian spy network Politico EU11:16 9-May-25

Ukraine Says It Uncovered A Hungarian Spy Network, Detains 2 Suspects Radio Free Europe10:58 9-May-25

Ukraine security service exposes Hungarian military spy network euronews10:58 9-May-25

Orbán: Von der Leyen has followed Manfred Weber in swearing allegiance to Ukraine The Budapest Times10:56 9-May-25

SSU exposes Hungarian intelligence agents who collected data on Ukraine's defence NikVesti10:10 9-May-25

Two Hungarians detained over alleged spy plot in Ukraine BBC10:08 9-May-25

Ukraine Arrests Spies Working for NATO’s Hungary Miami Herald09:51 9-May-25

Breaking: Ukrainian Security Service Exposes Hungarian Spy Network Targeting Zakarpattia Novinite09:14 9-May-25

Security Service of Ukraine announces exposure of Hungarian military intelligence spy network Ukrainska Pravda08:57 9-May-25

Ukraine says it uncovered Hungarian spy network Bangkok Post08:49 9-May-25

Sbu exposes Hungarian military intelligence agent network for first time in history of Ukraine Interfax-Ukraine08:10 9-May-25

Hungarian Minister of Defense talks about breaking with past policy of peace in recording released by Péter Magyar Telex15:49 8-May-25

PM Orbán: Von der Leyen has followed Manfred Weber in swearing allegiance to Ukraine About Hungary (Press Release)10:12 8-May-25

Orbán: Ukraine’s accession to the EU would not be a good deal The Budapest Times04:04 8-May-25

Ukraine’s EU Accession Is “Not a Good Deal,” Warns Prime Minister Hungary Today11:34 7-May-25

FM: EC wants to make Hungary pay the price of its support for Ukraine by banning Russian energy imports About Hungary (Press Release)10:28 7-May-25

PM Orbán: Ukraine’s accession is a bad deal, and I see no reason why we should make a bad deal About Hungary (Press Release)20:18 6-May-25

FM: The Hungarian people, not Zelensky, will decide whether Ukraine joins the EU About Hungary (Press Release)16:49 6-May-25

Opposition protests Fico’s Moscow trip Radio Slovakia International11:51 6-May-25

EU allies prepared to back Moldova’s EU accession bid without Ukraine if Hungary’s veto not lifted bne IntelliNews07:01 6-May-25

Facebook statement by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán About Hungary (Press Release)01:00 6-May-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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