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Hungarian PM Péter Magyar says Zelenskyy unlikely to visit Budapest later this month
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on 23 October, but does not expect him to attend.
- Despite Zelenskyy’s likely absence, Magyar emphasized ongoing dialogue and expressed full solidarity with Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
- Magyar and Zelenskyy agreed to continue ministerial-level talks focusing on minority rights and improving political and economic relations between Hungary and Ukraine.
- The invitation to Zelenskyy is part of efforts to reset strained Kyiv-Budapest relations, which have previously hindered Ukraine’s EU membership progress.
- Zelenskyy’s deputy chief of staff confirmed the invitation but indicated the Ukrainian president’s attendance was still uncertain.
