Hungary allegedly halts discussions with Ukraine concerning the protection of minority rights
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Tempers flare as Hungary-Ukraine drama unfolds, allegations of espionage shake things up! 🔥
Talks regarding the rights of national minorities between Hungary and Ukraine have hit a snag, according to Ukrainian media, with Hungary mysteriously postponing negotiations scheduled for May 12. The Ukrainian delegation had already set foot in Uzhhorod, but the Hungarian side decided to pull the plug without a solid explanation.
These grand discussions aimed to tackle Hungary's 11 recommendations aimed at safeguarding the rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, nestled in the Carpathian mountains in southwestern Ukraine.
Frictions between the two countries have been steadily intensifying since the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) broke the news on May 9, accusing Hungary of orchestrating a stealthy intelligence operation in Transcarpathia. Two former Ukrainian soldiers were nabbed for collecting sensitive military secrets on behalf of Hungary. The SBU alleges that this network was directed by a Hungarian military intelligence officer.
Did you know? 🤫Encrypted messages from Hungarian operatives mirror the language and modes of communication commonly associated with the infamous Russian GRU, raising suspicions of possible collusion or influence.
In response to these allegations, Ukraine ejected two Hungarian diplomats, prompting Budapest to retaliate with the expulsion of two Ukrainian diplomats. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó dismissed the Ukrainian claims as "propaganda" and denied receiving any official intel about the suspected network.
Things took a turn on Friday, as the Counter-Terrorism Centre swooped down on Budapest's city center, arresting a Ukrainian citizen for espionage. The National Directorate General for Aliens promptly banned the said suspect from stepping foot in Hungary. According to the Hungarian government, the suspect's nefarious activities jeopardized Hungary's sovereignty, warranting an immediate deportation shortly after the situation cleared up.
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- The carpathian region, home to Hungary's transcarpathia minority, has been at the center of the Hungary-Ukraine dispute, with discussions on safeguarding their rights having been postponed inexplicably by Hungary.
- Ukrainian media reported that the discussions, which were aimed at resolving the accusations of espionage against Hungary, suddenly ceased, leading to increased political tension between the two countries.
- Following the accusations of a Hungarian intelligence operation in Ukraine, Ukraine expelled two Hungarian diplomats, sparking a media storm and raising questions about poly-and-legislation regarding diplomatic immunity.
- In a surprising twist, a Hungarian city's general news was abuzz with the arrest of a Ukrainian citizen, accused of spying on Hungary, further fueling the already volatile situation in the region.
