Hungary, Ukraine agree to reset ties, Magyar says - Reuters

Budapest and Kyiv held a high‑level meeting on Friday in which Hungary’s prime minister, Peter Magyar, and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, announced that the two countries would reset their bilateral relationship.

The leaders said the reset would place relations on a new footing and was intended to calm tensions that have arisen over minority‑rights issues in both states. They emphasized the need for a constructive dialogue to address concerns raised by ethnic communities.

The meeting comes against a backdrop of ongoing diplomatic friction linked to the treatment of minorities, a topic that has featured in recent discussions between the two governments. Both officials indicated that resolving these disputes is a priority for improving overall cooperation.

While specific policy measures were not detailed, Magyar and Zelenskiy expressed a willingness to work together on broader regional matters and to pursue practical steps that could strengthen ties.

The announcement signals an effort by both capitals to enhance diplomatic engagement and stability in the region amid wider geopolitical challenges.