Hungary Formally Designates Russia as a Threat in New Foreign Policy Guidelines
3 sources across 3 countries · Belgium · Hungary · Ukraine
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- Politico Europe
- Telex
- Kyiv Independent
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The Hungarian government has issued new policy guidelines declaring that Russia's conduct poses a threat to Hungary, Europe, and the global order. Signed by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, the document formally condemns Russian military aggression and expresses full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The guidelines were established to set the priorities for the Hungarian delegation attending next month's United Nations General Assembly.
The government stated that Moscow's actions put the Hungarian minority in Ukraine's Transcarpathia region in serious danger. This shift in diplomacy was further signaled by new Foreign Minister Anita Orbán, who summoned the Russian ambassador following an increase in Russian drone attacks in Transcarpathia. The guidelines also address Middle Eastern stability, emphasizing the protection of civilians, the right of Israel to self defense, and the disarmament of Hamas and Hezbollah.
This policy represents a sharp departure from the Russia friendly approach of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Recent efforts to mend ties with Ukraine include the overturning of a nine month ban on Ukrainian media and the closure of a money laundering investigation involving a Ukrainian bank convoy. These developments occurred as all 27 EU member states approved the opening of the first cluster of accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- Outlets with a center lean framed the event as a dramatic and sharp break from the previous administration's pro Russian policies.
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