The modern bilateral relationship between Hungary and Ukraine began in the early 1990s, after the end of communism in Hungary in 1989 and Ukrainian independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. [1] As recently as 2016, relations between the two nations remained largely positive. [11]

2 days ago · A row over the end of Russian gas flows via Ukraine has intensified as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels ...

Jan 29, 2024 · KAMIANYTSIA, Ukraine (AP) — A years-long diplomatic conflict between Ukraine and Hungary took a step toward resolution on Monday during a meeting of their foreign ministers, but no breakthrough was reached on Hungary’s blocking of a crucial European Union financial aid package for Kyiv.

Jun 12, 2024 · Hungary has agreed not to veto NATO support for Ukraine. But Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is refusing to provide funds or military personnel for any joint assistance effort.

Dec 15, 2023 · The European Union decided Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 to open accession negotiations with Ukraine, a stunning reversal for a country at war that had struggled to find the necessary backing for its membership aspirations and long faced opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

Jan 29, 2024 · Ukraine and Hungary said they had laid the ground for a meeting of their leaders during talks in western Ukraine on Monday and agreed to work together on the divisive issue of Hungarian...

Dec 15, 2023 · Dozens of ethnic Hungarians have been killed or injured in battle, fighting for Ukraine. Thousands more have fled, or have not returned home from their jobs in the EU since …

On February 28, 2022, the General Assembly of the United Nations opened its 11th emergency special session, which dealt with the topic of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The General Assembly adopted six resolutions to be enacted until February 2023, with Hungary voting on …

Jan 24, 2025 · Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia

Feb 1, 2024 · Hungary was the single country blocking Ukraine aid in the 27-member European Union. Today, the country dropped its objection and the EU finally approved a $54 billion aid package.