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New Hungarian Leader Supports Ukraine, Seeks US Security Guarantees

4/13/2026

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Peter Magyar, Hungary's election winner, affirmed Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russian aggression on April 13.
He rejected Ukraine should cede territory, citing Hungary's 1956 revolution.
Magyar left Viktor Orban's Fidesz party and aims to curb corruption while boosting EU ties.
He urged security guarantees from the United States for Ukraine.
He would welcome a call from Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, to discuss ending the war.

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Peter Magyar, Hungary's election winner, affirmed Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russian aggression on April 13.
He rejected Ukraine should cede territory, citing Hungary's 1956 revolution.
Magyar left Viktor Orban's Fidesz party and aims to curb corruption while boosting EU ties.
He urged security guarantees from the United States for Ukraine.
He would welcome a call from Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, to discuss ending the war.