Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated on May 22 that Budapest is not considering sending its troops to Ukraine. He emphasized that such military deployments would be premature until the conflict concludes and relevant agreements are signed. Magyar noted that following a diplomatic resolution, EU nations will then have the opportunity to assess potential participation structures and available options. The Prime Minister reiterated Hungary’s position that a peaceful settlement remains critical and warned against actions that could escalate tensions in the region.
Hungary Rules Out Military Deployment to Ukraine
