Transformation of Ukrainian-Hungarian Relations in the Context of the Russian-Ukrainian War

The article examines the processes of forming Hungary’s foreign policy interests in the context of the war between Ukraine and Russia, taking into account the historical, political, economic, and cultural traditions of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations. Particular attention is paid to the influence of the geopolitical situation on bilateral relations, Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy resources, and the role of the Hungarian national minority in Transcarpathia. The study analyzes the political strategy of Viktor Orbán’s government, including its balancing act between obligations to the EU and NATO and its pragmatic ties with Russia. In this paper, the author attempts to characterize the impact of official Budapest’s policy on stability in the Central European region and the prospects for cooperation between the two countries.