Why the Hungarian election matters for Putin, Europe and Ukraine
April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026
Why the Hungarian election matters for Putin, Europe and Ukraine
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<p>After 16 years in power, Hungary's Viktor Orban has been defeated by Peter Magyar, whose Tisza party has won a huge parliamentary majority.</p><p>Magyar campaigned to break the country away from Russia's grip and re-establish closer ties to the European Union, in a setback for both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. But is this a genuine turning point and a strategic win for Ukraine's war efforts?</p><p>Niall speaks to our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett in Budapest to find out how significant the change of regime could be across the continent.</p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – <u><a href="mailto:why@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">why@sky.uk</a></u></p>
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