In response to a question from The Kyiv Independent, Hungary’s election winner Peter Magyar stated that Ukraine has the “full right” to defend its sovereignty and cannot be forced to cede territory. The Tisza party leader’s comments follow a resounding electoral victory on April 12, ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule and his history of blocking vital EU aid to Kyiv. Magyar has pledged to pivot away from the previous government’s pro-Russian policies and mend ties with Brussels. Video: Magyar