Hungary and Ukraine
Hungary scores 22/100 toward Ukraine (unfriendliness, pressure), while Ukraine scores 40/100 back.
Hungary toward Ukraine
Hungary repeatedly blocked the opening of EU accession clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine, actively stalling its membership bid—a sustained pattern of diplomatic obstruction rather than isolated incidents.
Ukraine toward Hungary
Ukraine frames Hungary's blocking as hostile obstruction and uses Hungary as a negative reference point (e.g., comparing Bulgaria unfavorably to Orban), indicating unfriendliness, though no direct retaliatory measures are reported in the coverage.
Recent coverage
- Hungary once again stalls Ukraine’s EU membership bid - Latest news from Azerbaijan Google News: Hungary, 2026-09-02
- Hungary backs Germany's new plan to counter Russian hybrid threats - RBC-Ukraine Google News: Germany + Hungary, 2026-09-02
- Hungary once again stalls Ukraine’s EU accession talks - The New Voice of Ukraine Google News: Hungary, 2026-09-01
- Hungary again blocks opening of clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine - Українська правда Google News: Moldova, 2026-09-01
- How to get to Ukraine via Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Moldova? - Visit Ukraine Google News: Slovakia, 2026-08-14
- Bulgariaʼs new prime minister cuts aid to Ukraine and bargains with the EU like Orban Bulgaria unlikely to become “the second Hungary” — but could still hinder Ukraine - babel.ua Google News: Bulgaria, 2026-08-05
- Rethinking Hungary-Ukraine Relations: A New Start for Reconciliation - German Marshall Fund of the United States Google News: Ukraine + United States, 2026-06-30
- Hungary Blocks Key Step in Ukraine, Moldova EU Bid - Kyiv Post Google News: Moldova, 2026-06-24
- Hungary’s reset with Ukraine is good news for European deterrence - Chatham House Google News: Hungary, 2026-06-17
- EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay - dw.com Google News: France + Ukraine, 2026-06-15
- FM Anita Orbán in Germany about cooperation, Ukraine, war - Daily News Hungary Google News: Germany + Hungary, 2026-06-13
- SURVEY: What Lies Ahead for Ukraine-Hungary Relations? - Visegrad Insight Google News: Hungary, 2026-06-11
- Hungary lifts block on Ukraine’s E.U. bid, but long timeline could put Kyiv at risk - The Washington Post Google News: Hungary, 2026-06-04
- Hungary and Ukraine Agree on Minority Rights, Paving Way for EU Talks - U.S. News & World Report Google News: Hungary, 2026-06-03
- Hungary could host talks on peace in Ukraine, Hungarian PM says - Українська правда Google News: Hungary, 2026-06-03