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Kremlin Optimistic About Hungary's New Leadership Impact on Ukraine Aid

4/13/2026

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The Kremlin said it hopes for continued pragmatic relations with Hungary after Peter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orban.
Dmitry Peskov acknowledged Hungary's choice and emphasized that Moscow-Budapest dialogue remains important.
Magyar's victory may lead to the unblocking of the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, a key defense support, which Orban had blocked.
Peskov said patience is needed to see how the new leadership will act.

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The Kremlin said it hopes for continued pragmatic relations with Hungary after Peter Magyar's victory over Viktor Orban.
Dmitry Peskov acknowledged Hungary's choice and emphasized that Moscow-Budapest dialogue remains important.
Magyar's victory may lead to the unblocking of the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, a key defense support, which Orban had blocked.
Peskov said patience is needed to see how the new leadership will act.