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Kyiv sees European path in Orban defeat

Ukrainian officials view Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's election loss as an opportunity to advance Ukraine's European integration.

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Ukrainian officials in Kyiv are interpreting the recent electoral defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a potential opening for Ukraine's European ambitions. Orban, a long-time critic of EU support for Ukraine, has been a significant obstacle to Kyiv's integration efforts. His loss is seen as a chance to reset relations with Budapest and push forward with Ukraine's EU accession process. The political shift in Hungary could lead to a more favorable stance within the European Council on matters critical to Ukraine's future.
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