Ukraine Uncovers Alleged Hungarian Spy Network Amid Tensions

Ukraine's SBU security agency alleges a Hungarian-run spy network aimed at gathering intelligence on Ukraine's defenses, straining already fragile relations. Hungarian officials dismiss the claims as propaganda. Two former Ukrainian military members are detained on charges of state treason, accused of sharing sensitive military details with Hungarian handlers.

In a startling revelation, Ukraine's SBU security agency announced on Friday the discovery of a spy network allegedly orchestrated by the Hungarian state to collect intelligence on Ukrainian defense systems.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto dismissed the claim as Ukrainian propaganda and urged caution in the interpretation of these accusations.

The two detained suspects, former Ukrainian military members, allegedly provided secret military information to Hungarian handlers, escalating tensions between Kyiv, an EU and NATO ally, and Budapest.

(With inputs from agencies.)