Hungary summons Russian ambassador for first time over attack on Zakarpattia Oblast

The Russian ambassador to Hungary is due to arrive at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the morning of 14 May over Russia's air attack on Zakarpattia Oblast.

Source: a statement by Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar, as reported by HVG, an independent Hungarian media outlet; European Pravda

Details: Magyar gave a speech after the first meeting of Hungary's new government, which discussed Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine, including on Zakarpattia Oblast, on 13 May.

Quote: "The Hungarian government strongly condemns the Russian attack on Zakarpattia Oblast."

More details: Magyar said Foreign Minister Anita Orbán had summoned the Russian ambassador for a meeting at 11:30 on 14 May in connection with the drone attack on Zakarpattia Oblast.

It is worth noting that Anita Orbán's predecessor, Péter Szijjártó, had never summoned the Russian ambassador after Russian attacks on Zakarpattia Oblast, which prompted criticism from independent Hungarian media.

Background:

• Anita Orbán earlier said she "strongly condemns" the Russian attack on Ukraine and reported that the situation will be discussed at a Hungarian government meeting. She also said the Hungarian government is aware of five drone strikes.
• In particular, she said drones struck Ukraine, damaging a transformer and a railway station in the town of Svaliava, and an industrial facility in the city of Uzhhorod.
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha pointed out that Anita Orbán responded quickly to Russian strikes on Ukraine on 13 May and thanked her for doing so.

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