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Ukraine and Hungary Trade Diplomatic Blows, Each Expel Two Over Espionage Accusations |

Last updated: May 12, 2025 7:50 am
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The Diplomatic Ice Age: Hungary and Ukraine’s Tumultuous Relations

The already frosty relationship between Hungary and Ukraine plummeted into a deeper chill late last week as both nations expelled two diplomats in a retaliatory espionage scandal. This diplomatic spat not only highlights the escalating tensions between the two countries but also raises serious questions about Ukraine’s prospects for joining the European Union.

Things heated up when Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) boldly declared it had uncovered what it termed a “Hungarian military intelligence network” operating in the Transcarpathia region—an area historically influenced by Hungary and home to a significant population of over 150,000 ethnic Hungarians. The SBU announced the arrest of two former Ukrainian military personnel—identified only as a man and a woman—on charges of treason for allegedly leaking military and social intelligence to their Hungarian handlers, including sensitive information on Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and local sentiments regarding a potential Hungarian military intervention.

In a dramatic twist, Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the expulsion of two Hungarian diplomats, emphasizing “national interests” and a sense of reciprocity.

“This is the first instance in Ukraine’s history where we have exposed a Hungarian military intelligence network operating against our state,” noted SBU spokesperson Artyom Degtyarenko, who added that the alleged spies were found with cash and specialized covert communication equipment.

Hungary’s response was swift and sharp. Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó dismissed Ukraine’s accusations as “defamatory,” labeling them an extension of a smear campaign orchestrated by Kyiv. Szijjártó announced on Facebook that Hungary had expelled two Ukrainian diplomats for espionage activities masked as diplomatic work.

The past three years have shown that the war in Ukraine is being fought not only on the battlefield, but also in the information space. Anti-Hungarian propaganda is often used without any factual basis. https://t.co/l5x0OscNo4

— Péter Szijjártó (@FM_Szijjarto) May 9, 2025

SzijjártĂł insisted, “These individuals were not engaging in diplomatic activities; they were engaged in espionage under the guise of diplomacy. Ukraine’s persistent use of anti-Hungarian propaganda often lacks any real foundation. This is political blackmail, and we refuse to tolerate it.”

Today, we expelled two Ukrainian spies working under diplomatic cover at the Ukrainian Embassy in Budapest.

We will not tolerate smear campaigns against Hungary and the Hungarian people.

Since the war in Ukraine began, anti-Hungarian propaganda has intensified. The latest…

— Péter Szijjártó (@FM_Szijjarto) May 9, 2025

The Hungarian Foreign Ministry formally notified Ukraine’s ambassador in Budapest on Friday, asserting that Kyiv’s accusations stem from Hungary’s independent foreign policy stance, particularly its refusal to supply arms to Ukraine and its advocacy for negotiations with Russia.

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“Because we are not aligned with the war effort, we face baseless slander,” Szijjártó stated. “Hungary will not be dragged into a conflict of others’ making, and we reject the notion that our refusal to send weapons translates into support for aggression.”

This latest fracas underscores enduring disputes between Hungary and Ukraine, particularly regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. Since 2017, a series of Ukrainian language and education reforms have been implemented that Budapest contends systematically undermine the cultural and linguistic rights of ethnic Hungarians. The laws restrict minority-language education beyond primary school and limit the use of minority languages in official settings—a move Budapest rightly views as discriminatory.

From Hungary’s perspective, these disputes illustrate a broader Western hypocrisy. As Brussels and Washington pressure Budapest to conform to a pro-Kyiv narrative, Hungary insists on its right to pursue an independent course—one that encompasses dialogue with Russia and skepticism regarding Ukraine’s aspirations for EU and NATO membership.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been candid, asserting, “Ukraine’s accession to the EU is not a good deal for Europe. It’s a liability,” as he expressed in a recent interview. “Our entry into the Union made sense for Europe; Ukraine’s membership does not.”

Interestingly, these espionage allegations surface at a time when Hungary faces increasing pressure from Eurocratic figures like European People’s Party (EPP) President Manfred Weber, who has urged Budapest to cease its obstruction of Ukraine’s integration. However, Hungary is pushing back, emphasizing that it cannot ignore the ramifications of admitting a country embroiled in conflict, accused of corruption, and known for targeting its own minorities.

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Even within Western policy circles, some are beginning to resonate with Hungary’s concerns. Recent shifts in U.S. foreign policy indicate a growing inclination toward restraint rather than escalation—a position that increasingly aligns with Budapest’s viewpoint rather than that of Brussels.

Yet, the gravity of Ukraine accusing an EU and NATO member of espionage, with Hungary responding in kind, raises significant concerns about the future of regional security, diplomatic norms, and the increasingly fragmented state of the Western alliance.

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