Hungary's New Government Labels Russia a 'Threat' to Europe and the World, Breaking with Orbán's Pro-Russian Policy
Hungary's new government, led by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, formally classified Russia as a 'threat' to Europe and the world in a UN document, marking a sharp departure from the pro-Russian stance of the previous government under Viktor Orbán. The decision was published in the official gazette and included support for Ukraine's sovereignty. Russia has responded, though the nature of the response remains unspecified.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources mention the document was signed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar, while others refer to Péter Márki-Zay as the signatory.
The document signed by Péter Márki-Zay outlines the tasks of the Hungarian delegation preparing for the UN meeting.
The document signed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar outlines the tasks of the Hungarian delegation preparing for the UN meeting.
The exact date of the document's publication varies between sources, with some citing August 25 and others August 26.
The text was published in the official Hungarian newspaper Magyar Kzlny in the evening of August 25.
The document was submitted for the United Nations General Assembly, with the publication date unspecified.
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The country stated its support for Ukraine's sovereignty.
The new Hungarian government now classifies Russia as a 'threat.' This is stated in a document for the UN General Assembly, signed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar and published in the official Hungarian newspaper Magyar Kzlny in the evening of August 25. The text states that Budapest condemns Russia and 'fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within internationally recognized borders.' It also mentions the right of Ukraine to self-defense. [...]
Led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, Hungary’s new government officially classified Russia as a “threat” in a document submitted for the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, marking a sharp break from its previous Kremlin-aligned policy under former PM Viktor Orbán.
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The Hungarian delegation at the UN General Assembly will receive instructions to condemn Russian aggression and support Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Hungarian authorities classified Russia as a 'threat to Europe and world order' in internal documents, journalists from Der Spiegel revealed. The new approach is reflected in directives for the Hungarian delegation at the UN General Assembly session in September - signed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. From the documents it follows that Budapest fully supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, as well as efforts that could lead to negotiations on 'a lasting peace and long-term security guarantees' for Kyiv. Budapest's position represents a sharp shift from the previous government of Viktor Orban. Under him, Hungary was considered one of the most friendly countries towards Russia in the EU, repeatedly opposed European sanctions and blocked EU decisions on Ukraine. 'New' reported how, after coming to power in May, the Magyar government began changing relations with Kyiv. In June, Hungary, in particular, lifted the veto that Orban had blocked for two years the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. At the same time, Budapest still refuses to supply its own weapons to Kyiv and opposes its accelerated accession to the EU.
The Collapse of Orban's Policy
Hungary's new government has recognized Russia as a threat, thereby stepping away from the friendly foreign policy towards Russia implemented by the former long-serving prime minister Viktor Orbán.
The new Hungarian government has recognized Russia as a threat, thereby stepping away from the long-standing pro-Russia foreign policy implemented by the former prime minister Viktor Orbán.
The document signed by Péter Márki-Zay outlines the tasks of the Hungarian delegation preparing for the UN meeting.
The new Hungarian government declared Russia a threat, thus ending the long-standing friendly foreign policy towards Russia implemented by the former prime minister's chief minister Viktor Orbán.
The new Hungarian government declared Russia a threat, thereby ending the long-standing pro-Russian foreign policy previously pursued by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The new Hungarian government considers Russia a 'threat' due to its war against Ukraine. This is stated in a document for the United Nations General Assembly, signed by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The expressed condemnation of Russia represents a break from the foreign policy line of the previous government under the right-wing populist Viktor Orban. This [...]
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Die Zeit: Hungary's new government, led by Peter Madjar, has called Russia an 'threat to Hungary, Europe and the world order'. This follows the guidelines for the Hungarian delegation to the UN General Assembly, signed by the prime minister and published in the official gazette. The document criticizes Russian military aggression, fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine in its internationally recognized [...]