The talks lasted around an hour, which was twice the originally scheduled time. Read also: Orban teases ‘unexpected initiatives’ to end Russo-Ukrainian war Following the private meeting, expanded talks took place involving delegations from both Ukraine and Hungary,

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he had had a "very frank one-on-one conversation" with his Hungarian counterpart on Monday, amid disagreements opened up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto are expected to discuss the development of "good neighborly relations," the implementation of joint projects, including protection of the rights of national minorities,