# Magyar says Hungary did not join Ukraine’s Carpathian initiative

https://mins.news/en/item/67737

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-21 17:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/hungary-not-part-of-ukraines-carpathian-initiative-magyar-says/

> Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Hungary did not participate in Ukraine’s inaugural Carpathian 8 summit despite receiving an invitation. Hungary’s Foreign Ministry said its Kyiv embassy chief represented the country, but the representative did not join the group photo, opening speeches or panel discussions. A potential Zelensky-Magyar meeting remains unscheduled.

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