Politics

Hungary to keep protecting Ukrainian men of draft age despite new EU rules

Ammar Anwer

03.09.2026, 22:09

“Hungary will... provide assistance to those in need,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar said. — “Hungary will... provide assistance to those in need,” Prime Minister Péter Magyar said. Photo: PAP/NECATI SAVAS

The move puts Budapest at odds with an EU measure designed to help Kyiv retain more potential recruits.