Hungary Summons Russian Ambassador Over Drone Strikes in Western Ukraine

Hungary has officially summoned the Russian ambassador to address recent drone attacks on western Ukraine, marking a significant diplomatic move by Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The decision follows a daytime Russian drone strike earlier on Wednesday that targeted critical infrastructure in western Ukraine, resulting in at least three fatalities and prompting NATO-member Poland to scramble fighter jets. During a press conference after the new Hungarian government's first cabinet meeting, Magyar announced that Foreign Minister Anita Orban will meet the Russian ambassador on Thursday morning. Orban is scheduled to condemn the attacks and demand clarity on Russia's timeline for ending the four-year-long war. This action represents a notable shift from the previous administration under Viktor Orban, which maintained close ties with Moscow despite the invasion. Foreign Minister Orban had previously expressed deep condemnation of the strikes, specifically highlighting their impact on ethnic Hungarian regions in western Ukraine. The Russian embassy in Budapest has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the summons. This incident underscores growing regional tensions and Hungary's evolving stance on the conflict affecting its borders and ethnic communities.