Ukraine accuses Hungary of «state banditry» over detention of Ukrainians in Budapest
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiga said that Kyiv would not «tolerate state banditry» after the detention of Ukrainian citizens in Budapest.
According to the minister, political statements by Hungarian officials indicate that the detention of seven Ukrainian citizens could be part of political pressure.
Kyiv talks about political blackmail
У Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the situation had signs of blackmail.
According to Sibiga, the list of demands voiced by the Prime Minister Viktor Orban, The situation is reminiscent of the situation when political demands are made after people are taken hostage.
Ukraine warns of retaliation
Kyiv stressed that all persons involved in the capture and detention of Ukrainian citizens could be brought to justice.
Ukraine reserves the right to apply:
sanctions
other restrictive measures
Diplomats will be briefed on the situation
У Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine also reported that they plan to gather representatives of the foreign diplomatic corps.
During the meeting, the diplomats will be briefed on Hungary's actions and Ukraine's position on the situation will be presented.
Kyiv called on Hungary stop dragging Ukraine into domestic politics and the election campaign.
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