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Hungarians On Ukrainian Border Fear War: 'Not This Tense Since World War II'

• 15 Feb 2022 11:48 AM

Concern is rising among many Hungarians living near the Ukrainian border as fears over a Russian attack on Ukraine have grown.

RFE/RL spoke to people in the Hungarian villages of Zahony and Gemzse and asked them how hostilities might affect the border region.

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