Volodymyr Zelensky will travel to Budapest next week at Hungary’s invitation to attend ceremonies dedicated to the 1956 Revolution

Riana Gegiu

16 October 2026, 12:48

International

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been invited to Budapest next week to attend events marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, said Friday in an interview with Euronews, quoted by MTI.

The visit is expected to take place in the Hungarian capital on the occasion of ceremonies commemorating the anti-communist uprising crushed by Soviet troops in 1956. According to the Ukrainian official, Kyiv authorities are “very optimistic” about relations with Budapest and appreciate Hungary’s support for negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union.

Ihor Zhovkva also said that Zelensky would like Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar to pay a visit to Kyiv in turn. The statement regarding the invitation and the Ukrainian president’s visit is the new development announced by the Ukrainian side.

Other European leaders are also expected at the ceremonies in Budapest, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Council President Antonio Costa. Their participation is expected to give the events an important European dimension.

Context: Zelensky recently sought international support and kept diplomatic channels open with European partners

Before the invitation to Budapest, Volodymyr Zelensky was involved in external efforts to strengthen support for Ukraine. He arrived in Canada for meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of the government, focusing on defense, the economy, and energy, as the Canadian side reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s defense, recovery, and reconstruction.

At the same time, Zelensky also held diplomatic contacts in Europe, including discussions with regional leaders about supporting Ukraine. In parallel, there were statements regarding the willingness to talk with Vladimir Putin within international formats, while Moscow had not yet confirmed the Russian leader’s participation in the meetings.