Hungary Election

Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, center, speaks to his supporters following the announcement of the partial results of the parliamentary election, in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, April 12, 2026.

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Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election victor Magyar says he’d speak with Putin and ask him to end the war in Ukraine

Hungarian election winner Péter Magyar says he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin but won't initiate contact. He spoke Monday after defeating Putin ally Viktor Orbán. Magyar said that he would ask Putin to end the killing in Ukraine and plans to review Hungary's Russian energy contracts and renegotiate them if needed. His victory has sparked hope across Europe for a more cooperative EU as many leaders were frustrated with Orbán's policies. Magyar aims to work closely with the EU and NATO. European leaders have praised his win. They see it as a shift away from populist politics. The outcome could impact Hungary's stance on issues like Ukraine.