Not all Hungarians are Orban’s say Ukrainians living in EU’s most pro-Russian country. The article highlights the complexities of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations during wartime, with some Hungarians actively supporting Ukraine despite government policies and propaganda.
Key points:
* Hungary has a large minority population of ethnic Ukrainians, many of whom have been displaced by the war.
* Some Hungarian citizens, including politicians and volunteers, have expressed support for Ukraine.
* A group called Yednist has raised over 44 million forints ($123,539) since the outbreak of the war, with half of the donations coming from Hungarians.
* A handful of Hungarians have defied the law to fight Russia in Ukraine.
* The article also mentions the 68th “Zakarpatski Sharkani” volunteer battalion, which draws upon the Hungarian minority living in Ukraine’s Zakarpattia Oblast.
