Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar has scrapped the state of emergency introduced by his predecessor Viktor Orbán over the threat of war.

Anita Orbán, the nominee for Hungary's foreign minister, has said Budapest wants equal and transparent relations with Russia despite the threat that its policies pose to Hungary and Europe.

A total of 64% of Hungarians expect the new government to improve relations with Ukraine.

Thousands of people are expected to gather in Hungary when incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar takes the oath of office at the square near the entrance to the parliament building to celebrate the final moments of Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said he is willing to discuss the case involving the seizure of Ukrainian Oschadbank funds once he formally takes office.

Ukraine's Ambassador to Hungary Fedir Shandor has said he is anticipating good-neighbourly relations with Budapest following the change of government in Hungary.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has already been in contact with Anita Orbán, who is expected to become Hungary's foreign minister in the government of incoming prime minister Péter Magyar.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said it is obvious that Russia poses a threat to Europe, and has described past contacts between Hungarian and Russian foreign ministers as unacceptable.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said his government will seek to rebuild alliances with neighbouring countries, including Ukraine, but issues concerning national minorities need to be resolved.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that Ukraine must complete the full process of EU accession negotiations, after which Hungary will hold a referendum on the issue.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has indicated that he will not block the EU's €90bn loan for Ukraine, as the decision was already taken, but confirmed that Hungary will not take part in it.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has said that his country will continue purchasing Russian oil while also seeking to diversify its energy supplies.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar has claimed that current Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has not disappeared but is in Budapest, where he is busy destroying important documents related to sanctions.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia would not congratulate Hungarian opposition Tisza party leader Péter Magyar on his election victory because Hungary is an "unfriendly" country.