Ukraine Accused of Violating Rights of Hungarian Minority in Transcarpathia

Tensions rise between Hungary and Ukraine over the rights of ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused Ukraine of systematically violating the rights of the Hungarian minority, citing legislative changes that restrict their language use and cultural expression. "It is unacceptable that a country aspiring to be a member of the European Union would violate fundamental rights in this way," Szijjarto stated in a recent interview. His comments follow statements by Tseber Roland, which Szijjarto implied were exacerbating the already difficult situation for Transcarpathian Hungarians. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of minority rights in the region and the complex relationship between Hungary and Ukraine.