Hungary Banned Ukrainian Media: Kyiv Responded to Orban's Decision.

According to inkorr.com: Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Georgy Tikhiy expressed his opinion on the Hungarian authorities' decision to ban 12 Ukrainian media outlets in Hungary. He emphasized that Ukraine blocks Russian propaganda, while Orban's government tries to limit access for Hungarian citizens to objective journalism. 'But for them - the farther from the truth, the better,' he noted in his statement on social media.

Conflict with Media

“The difference is that Ukraine blocks Russian propaganda, while Orban's government blocks Hungarians' access to fact-based journalism. But for them - the farther from the truth, the better,” he wrote.

Hungary banned Ukrainian media after Ukraine blocked two Hungarian publications that criticized Ukraine's policy on sanctions against Russia and military aid, as well as presenting the European Union and NATO as ineffective organizations.

Reason for Conflict

The Ukrainian authorities halted the activities of Hungarian media Origo and Demokrata due to their criticism. In response, Hungary took 'mirror measures' against some Ukrainian news portals, which became unavailable to Hungarians from September 29. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto believes that Ukraine is to blame for the deterioration of relations.

Furthermore, Hungary demands the return of all rights of Hungarians in Transcarpathia that they had before 2015. The conflict between Hungary and Ukraine persists, and both sides are actively seeking compromise solutions through negotiations.