Hungary summons Ukrainian envoy over death of recruit from ‘forced conscription’
RT (Russia Today)Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:58:24 PM
Hungary has called in Ukraine’s ambassador after a Hungarian recruit died during what Budapest claims was "forced conscription" by Kyiv. Hungarian officials are furious, framing the incident as part of Ukraine’s controversial mobilization efforts. The diplomatic spat highlights growing tensions between the two neighbors, especially over Ukraine’s wartime policies affecting ethnic minorities.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one tragic death—it’s a flare-up in already rocky relations. Hungary has been a thorn in Ukraine’s side during the war, often blocking EU aid over disputes about minority rights. Now, with Budapest accusing Kyiv of press-ganging its citizens, the incident could fuel deeper divisions at a time when Ukraine can ill afford diplomatic headaches. Expect more heated rhetoric, and possibly repercussions, if tensions aren’t cooled fast.
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