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Hungary strikes a major deal with Ukraine, despite years of hostility

Hungary strikes a major deal with Ukraine, despite years of hostility

Hungary — long the EU's most obstructive voice on Ukraine under Viktor Orban — has reached a major deal with Kyiv, a notable thaw between the two neighbours. We are awaiting the fuller picture, including critics who question Orban's motives and what Kyiv conceded.

⏳ One side so far — awaiting the other. We've published the account below while we seek a response from the other side. If and when it comes, we'll add it here and move this into its section.
Budapest & Kyiv

Hungary and Ukraine have announced a major agreement despite their long antagonism under Orban, with both sides presenting it as a pragmatic step that serves their interests after years of friction over energy, minorities and the war.

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