Святослав Хоменко

Relations between Ukraine and Hungary improved following Viktor Orban’s defeat and the arrival of Prime Minister Peter Magyar, who quickly resolved several long‑standing disputes, including issues over a blocked EU loan, seized Oschadbank assets, and minority‑rights negotiations. Both sides reached a framework agreement expanding rights for national minorities, though some Hungarian demands were rejected. These commitments will be incorporated into Ukraine’s EU‑alignment plan, giving Hungary leverage should implementation stall. While the political climate is more cooperative, uncertainties remain due to Hungary’s internal restructuring under Magyar and his need to balance domestic opinion and EU funding priorities. The extent of future progress may hinge on upcoming EU decisions on opening further negotiation clusters and whether a high‑level meeting between Magyar and Zelensky can provide momentum for sustained bilateral reset.