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Hungary's New PM Calls Berehove Summit, Demands Law Repeal

4/29/2026

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Incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar suggested holding the June summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berehove.
Péter Magyar defeated long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orban in Hungary’s April 12 election.
Péter Magyar said Ukraine’s 2025 educational concessions are insufficient and urged Kyiv to repeal discriminatory laws against the Hungarian minority.
Kyiv has not responded to the invitation, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet the new Hungarian leadership.

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Incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar suggested holding the June summit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berehove.
Péter Magyar defeated long-time nationalist premier Viktor Orban in Hungary’s April 12 election.
Péter Magyar said Ukraine’s 2025 educational concessions are insufficient and urged Kyiv to repeal discriminatory laws against the Hungarian minority.
Kyiv has not responded to the invitation, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet the new Hungarian leadership.