Hungary Summons Ukrainian Ambassador Over Beating Death of Hungarian Man

Hungary has summoned the Ukrainian Ambassador to Budapest following the death of József Sebestyén, a 45-year-old Transcarpathian Hungarian man, who was allegedly beaten to death by Ukrainian conscription officers during forced mobilization. Reports state that Ukrainian recruiters violently detained him, beat him with iron rods, and then falsely informed his family that he was safe, though he later died from his injuries after being hospitalized. Multiple sources, including statements from Hungarian officials and the victim's family, describe that Sebestyén was conscripted against his will and suffered severe trauma leading to thrombosis, possibly caused by the beating. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán publicly expressed condolences and condemned the incident, emphasizing solidarity with the victim’s family. The Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the beating as outrageous and summoned Ukraine’s ambassador to demand accountability. This case highlights concerns over Ukraine's forced conscription practices amid a decline in voluntary enlistment and raises questions about the European Union's response to such human rights issues.