UWC president congratulates Péter Magyar on election win, calls for unity

This is stated in an official statement on the UWC website.

The diaspora organization noted the exceptionally high voter turnout (about 80%), which demonstrates the Hungarians’ conscious desire to protect national sovereignty. According to the UWC President, the election results were a clear response to Russia’s long-standing attempts to corrupt democratic institutions and sow discord in Central and Eastern Europe.

“The slogans ‘Ruszkik haza’—‘Russians, go home’—which echoed throughout Hungary on election night, deeply resonate with the feelings of every Ukrainian,” emphasized Pavlo Grod.

The statement emphasizes that a free Hungary and a free Ukraine are natural partners united by shared values and security interests. The UWC expressed its readiness to cooperate with the new Hungarian government to restore mutual trust between the two nations, strengthen European solidarity, and ensure the defeat of Russian aggression through determination and unity.

The UWC President expressed hope that Hungary, as a “good neighbor,” will actively support Ukraine’s accession to the European democratic community.

“The Hungarian people have chosen Europe. Ukraine is fighting for Europe. Together, they will make Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe prosperous, united, and free,” the Congress concluded.

As reported by Ukrinform, parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on April 12, with a record voter turnout of 77.8%.

With nearly 99% of the votes counted, the “Tisza” party led by opposition politician Péter Magyar is in the lead.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Péter Magyar and the Tisa party on their victory.