Ukraine demands ‘immediate release’ of seven citizens ‘taken hostage’, as Hungary confirms their detention - Europe live

Hungarian tax authority confirms seven people are detained in Budapest as part of an alleged money laundering probe

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said that “Ukrainian consuls have still not been permitted access to the seven Ukrainian citizens taken hostage in Budapest.”

“The Hungarian side has not provided any explanation. We demand their immediate release and prepare next actions, including at the EU level,” he added.