Ukrainian-Hungarian relations at the present stage

Abstract

The actuality of topic. International relations of Ukraine with its closest neighbors are always relevant, especially in the context of our country’s aspiration to integrate into the European Union. Recently, we can state the ag-gravation of relations between Ukraine and Hungary in the context of protecting the rights of national minorities of Transcarpathia, in particular, with regard to the linguistic issue, as well as in connection with the need to address the issue of dual citizenship of Ukraine and Hungary. In this context scientific studies of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations at the present stage are of particular impor-tance. The aim of the study. The article reveals the peculiarities of the relations between Ukraine and Hungary at the present stage, reveals the problems arising in the Ukrainian-Hungarian relations and elaborates proposals for their solution. The specificity of the topic is determined by a comprehensive approach to the application of research methods, among which: formal logic, which clarifies the essence of legislative acts that directly affect the relations between Ukraine and Hungary. Using the method of analysis, the positive and negative features of the institute of dual citizenship were identified. The application of the comparative legal method made it possible to explore the prospects for solving the so-called “language issue” in Ukraine. Scientific novelty. The peculiarities of the relations between Ukraine and Hungary in the context of changes taking place in the legislation of Ukraine were first dis-closed, the influence of the adoption of new legislative acts in Ukraine on the Ukrainian-Hungarian relations was researched. Conclusions. Thus, Ukraine and Hungary as neighboring states are constantly implementing cooperation aimed at establishing mutual relations in the key areas of co-operation, systematic contractual work, bilateral agreements and agreements aimed at improving the situation of the citizens of our countries. At the same time, at the present stage, it is necessary to note the aggravation of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations, in particular, with regard to ensuring the rights of national minorities, which requires urgent resolution. It is argued that the issue of dual citizenship in Ukraine requires immediate reaction from the legislator, since the legal uncertainty regarding the issue of responsibility for dual citizenship that takes place today leads to chaos and disorder in this area of legal regulation. It is emphasized that the rights of national minorities living in Transcar-pathia should be protected, but taking into account the interests of Ukraine's national security.