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Ukraine reacts with cautious optimism to Péter Magyar’s victory, hoping for a thaw in ties, a possible lift of Hungary’s veto on EU aid to Ukraine, and a tougher line on Russia, while noting that real change will depend on Budapest’s policies on Kyiv’s EU bid and the status of Hungary’s minority in Zakarpattia.
US Vice-President JD Vance defended his two-day trip backing Viktor Orbán, saying the former prime minister is a “great guy” and that the US can work with Hungary’s incoming government after Péter Magyar and his party won a landslide, with Magyar set to become prime minister as Orbán stays on in a caretaker role; the transition raises EU rule-of-law and funding issues and will hinge on Hungary’s handling of media access and ongoing EU negotiations.
The opposition Tisza party won a two-thirds parliamentary majority, enabling constitutional changes to restore the rule of law and curb Viktor Orbán’s grip on power; Péter Magyar urged a peaceful transition and formation of a new government. The result signals a dramatic shift in Hungary with EU funds restoration and renewed support for Ukraine, but observers caution that illiberal governance could still stage a comeback.
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio praised Viktor Orbán as essential to American interests and said President Trump is deeply committed to Orbán’s success, framing a “golden era” in U.S.-Hungary ties as Hungary faces a crucial April election. Rubio’s visit, following the Munich Security Conference, highlighted energy deals and visa liberalisation while Orbán touted renewed Washington cooperation amid ongoing EU tensions over Russia.
Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy maintains 2027 as the target for EU membership, while Hungary’s Viktor Orbán intensifies opposition, claiming Brussels aims to admit Kyiv in 2027 to access the next seven‑year EU budget and arguing Ukraine would drag Europe into war. The clash is tied to Hungary’s domestic election, with polls showing Orbán’s party trailing the opposition. EU officials say Ukraine is progressing toward enlargement, but the timing remains unresolved and requires unanimity among member states.