Ukraine tempers expectations as Hungary’s election nears

This weekend, Hungarian voters may end Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule, potentially unblocking vital EU funding for Kyiv and its path toward membership.

But the Hungarian prime minister — backed by both Washington and Moscow — has stacked the electoral playing field in his favor. And his main challenger, Tisza leader Peter Magyar, remains an unknown quantity for Ukraine.

As the vote nears, the Kyiv Independent spoke to local experts and Ukrainian officials about their expectations.

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