Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultations
Ukraine and Hungary have initiated expert-level consultations to discuss bilateral relations and minority rights. The talks aim to improve ties following a change in Hungary's government, with a focus on the rights of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority. Both countries expressed commitment to ensuring minority rights and Ukraine's EU accession as a strategic interest for Hungary.
- ▪Ukraine and Hungary began online expert-level consultations on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized bilateral relations, minority rights, and Ukraine's EU accession in his opening statement.
- ▪Hungary's Foreign Minister Anita Orban stated that protecting national minorities is a priority in their bilateral relations.
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Ukraine, Hungary kick off expert-level consultationsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 05:09 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 05:09 PMMay 20 - Kyiv and Budapest began expert-level consultations online on Wednesday, the countries' foreign ministers said.• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he focused his opening statement on three key issues - bilateral relations, minority rights, and Ukraine's EU accession.• Both countries look to rebuild ties following a change of government in Hungary and said they would hold talks this week about the rights of Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority.• Budapest sees treatment of ethnic Hungarians in western Ukraine as key to improving the relationship between the countries.• "Ukraine takes national minority…
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