Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén confirmed the transfer of Ukrainian POWs, having overseen the agreements with Russia.

Zsolt Semjén confirmed the transfer and oversaw agreements with Russia

"There were discussions between church and religious organizations, where the state of Hungary was absolutely not involved," further claiming that the soldiers were now free to move around in Hungary or return to Ukraine as they pleased.

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe that Hungary is not involved in the transfer of 11 Ukrainian prisoners of war from Russia.

The transfer was the result of discussions between church and religious organizations, and the 11 prisoners are free to move in Hungary.

Brussels believes official Budapest should explain its involvement and the lack of communication with the Ukrainian government.