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Zelensky Meets Magyar, Ties Depend on Education Law Change

4/29/2026

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Zelensky Meets Magyar

The Berehove summit would be the first direct meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Magyar.
Viktor Magyar posted the Berehove summit plan on Facebook after meeting the town’s mayor in Budapest.
Restoring ties requires Kyiv to repeal education laws he calls discriminatory toward Hungarian minority.
Ukraine rejected discrimination claim, arguing the laws protect national identity and presenting a draft amendment.

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Magyar Defeats Orbán

Centre-right leader Miklós Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán after 16 years, securing a constitutional majority to reverse contested rule-of-law reforms.
A Facebook post by Miklós Magyar set plan to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after meeting Berehove’s mayor in Budapest.
He called the 2025 Ukrainian education concessions a step forward but inadequate for European values.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Magyar, pledged constructive work, and noted his oath on May 9.

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Zelensky Meets Magyar

The Berehove summit would be the first direct meeting of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Magyar.
Viktor Magyar posted the Berehove summit plan on Facebook after meeting the town’s mayor in Budapest.
Restoring ties requires Kyiv to repeal education laws he calls discriminatory toward Hungarian minority.
Ukraine rejected discrimination claim, arguing the laws protect national identity and presenting a draft amendment.

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