Nearly two-thirds of Hungarians expect Magyar to improve relations with Ukraine

A total of 64% of Hungarians expect the new government to improve relations with Ukraine.

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Nearly two-thirds of Hungarians expect Magyar to improve relations with Ukraine

Péter Magyar. Photo: Getty Images

A total of 64% of Hungarians expect the new government to improve relations with Ukraine.

Source: European Pravda, citing a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Details: The survey showed that the incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, is likely to receive a mandate to improve relations with Ukraine. Hungarians expect Budapest to approve EU financial support for Ukraine and to restore relations with Kyiv.

Overall, 64% of respondents across Hungary believe that the new government will improve relations with Kyiv within its first year.

Among voters of the Tisza party, led by Magyar, this figure rises to 74%, while among supporters of Viktor Orbán and his Fidesz party, it stands at 54%.

However, Magyar is unlikely to have a mandate for more ambitious forms of support for Ukraine.

A majority of respondents opposed unblocking negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Similarly, most are against financial and military support for Kyiv from Budapest.

The online survey was conducted in Hungary by Stratega Research and Mandate Research between 17 and 27 April 2026, based on a sample of 1,001 adult respondents.

Read also: Will Péter Magyar be another Orbán? Interpreting Hungary's new stance on Ukraine

Background:

  • Earlier this week, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Taras Kachka, stated that Ukraine expects official contacts with Hungary after the formation of the new government in Budapest, after which it will clarify Hungary's position on further progress in negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
  • As reported, incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar expects Ukraine to take steps regarding the Hungarian minority before agreeing to unblock its EU accession.

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