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international-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

Hungary's EU Policy: Ethnic Hungarians in Western Ukraine Reject Being Held Hostage

The ethnic Hungarian residents of Berehove, Ukraine, are refusing to be "hostages" to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's EU policy. Orban has threatened to block Ukraine's EU membership talks over language rights issues, but many ethnic Hungarians in Berehove believe they should behave as citizens of Ukraine and not rely on Orban to defend their interests. Despite Hungary's financial support to the region, the ethnic Hungarians in Zakarpattya have distanced themselves from Orban's positions on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They see themselves as Ukrainians and are willing to defend their motherland.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#ethnic-hungarians #eu #hungary

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Hungary's Orbán accuses EU of deception over Ukrainian support

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has threatened to withdraw support for Ukraine in its war against Russia due to concerns about the treatment of ethnic Hungarians. Orbán cited a 2017 law in Ukraine that limits the use of the Hungarian language, particularly in schools, as the reason for his protest. Hungary, under Orbán's leadership, has maintained closer relations with Moscow and has refrained from participating in the war in Ukraine. Orbán also expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing grain dispute between Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine, further straining relations between the countries.

via The Hill|

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international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Hungary's PM Orban Criticizes Ukraine and Threatens Withdrawal of Support

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that his government will not support Ukraine in any international issue until the language rights of ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine are restored. Orban criticized a 2017 law passed by Kyiv that restricts the use of minority languages in schools, arguing that it curbs the rights of ethnic Hungarians to use their native tongue, particularly in education. This statement comes as the European Union considers whether to begin discussions on Ukraine's potential inclusion in the bloc, a decision that requires unanimous backing from all 27 member countries. Orban's stance suggests that Kyiv may face obstacles in its path to EU integration.

via WION|

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