Hungary and Ukraine have agreed to establish new foundations for their bilateral relations, according to Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Magyar has taken a more conciliatory stance toward Kyiv compared to his predecessor Viktor Orbán, though he reiterated Hungary’s refusal to send weapons to Ukraine and emphasized the need for progress in protecting the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Magyar expressed full solidarity with Zelensky over Russia’s aggression and stated Hungary is ready to assist Ukraine diplomatically to achieve a ceasefire and lasting peace. The improvement in relations between Hungary and Ukraine is crucial for European Union support for Kyiv in its war against Russia. Former Prime Minister Orbán opposed sending billions in aid to Ukraine and her EU accession, which became central to his election campaign ahead of April elections where he lost his prime ministerial position. The Ukrainian parliament recently passed a law expanding the rights of speakers of the Hungarian language and other minorities to education in their mother tongue, which Magyar welcomed as a step toward renewed互
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the issue, Hungary's more conciliatory stance under Magyar versus Orbán's previous opposition to aiding Ukraine, and highlights developments such as the new legislation supporting minority languages. It does not exhibit clear bias in framing or sourcing.



