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Hungary's Hesitance: Omits Russia in Ukraine Condolences
8/22/2025
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- Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok omitted "Russian" from a condolence statement about the August 21 missile strike in Mukachevo, Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orbán focused on peace negotiations rather than condemning the strike.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is open to meeting Putin but did not accept Hungary's venue offer.
- The incident highlights Hungary's hesitance to criticize Russia amid Ukraine tensions.
