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South-West Pacific Communities Threatened by Ocean Heat, Sea-Level Rise

South-West Pacific Communities Threatened by Ocean Heat, Sea-Level Rise

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Villagers are running out of adaptation options like the building of seawalls, as seen here in Tarawa, Kiribati. Credit: Lauren Day/World Bank
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JOHANNESBURG, Jun 05 (IPS) – The South-West Pacific experienced unprecedented warming in 2024, according to a World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report released today (June 5)—threatening islands in a region where half the population lives close to the coast.

The State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2024 Report said that sea-surface temperatures were the highest on record, and ocean heat content was at near-record levels in 2024. Nearly 40 million km² (15.4 million square miles), an area almost the size of the Asian continent, was affected by marine heatwaves.

On land, extreme heat and rainfall caused deadly and devastating impacts. A record-breaking streak of tropical cyclones hit the Philippines, while the last remaining tropical glacier in Indonesia’s New Guinea headed closer to extinction, the WMO said in a statement.

“2024 was the warmest year on record in the South-West Pacific region. Ocean heat and acidification combined to inflict long-lasting damage to marine ecosystems and economies. Sea-level rise is an existential threat to entire island nations. It is increasingly evident that we are fast running out of time to turn the tide,” said WMO Secretary-General Prof Celeste Saulo.

The report was to coincide with the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 in Geneva and ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.

However, the report also highlighted how strengthened early warning systems and Anticipatory Action in the Philippines enabled communities to prepare and respond to the back-to-back typhoons in 2024. This helped to protect lives and livelihoods and ensure dignified, timely support for vulnerable communities.

“This exemplifies the value of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative, which is one of WMO’s top strategic priorities,” WMO says, even though the report says 50,000 Pacific Islanders face the risk of displacement due to climate change. A case study of Fiji’s Serua Island that highlights the cultural and spiritual challenges of relocating displaced communities with their deep ancestral ties to the land.

2024 was the warmest year on record in the South-West Pacific region, at approximately 0.48 °C above the 1991–2020 average. Credit: WMO
2024 was the warmest year on record in the South-West Pacific region, at approximately 0.48 °C above the 1991–2020 average. Credit: WMO

Key highlights of the report include:

  • 2024 was the warmest year on record in the South-West Pacific region, at approximately 0.48 °C above the 1991–2020 average. This was associated with the continued influence from the 2023/2024 El Niño event.
  • The southern coast of Australia, northern New Zealand, and many Pacific Islands all suffered precipitation deficits.
  • Parts of Malaysia, Indonesia, the northern Philippines, northern Australia, eastern Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and southern New Zealand saw above-average rainfall.
  • Extreme rainfall and flooding caused deadly and destructive impacts across the region, with major events in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines disrupting communities, infrastructure, and economies.
  • The late 2024 tropical cyclone season in the Philippines was unprecedented, with 12 storms from September to November — more than double the average. Across the entire sequence, over 13 million people were impacted in 17 of the country’s 18 regions, with more than 1.4 million displaced.
  • In Indonesia, glacier ice loss continued rapidly in 2024, with the total ice area in the western part of New Guinea declining by 30-50% since 2022, according to satellite estimates. If this rate persists, total ice loss is expected in 2026 or very soon thereafter.
  • Most of the ocean area of the South-West Pacific region was affected by marine heatwaves of strong, severe, or extreme intensity during 2024. During the months of January, April, May, and June 2024, nearly 40 million km² of the region’s ocean was impacted, marking a record high since records began in 1993.

Sea Level Rise in the Pacific Islands

Communities on the Pacific Islands face difficult decisions about staying in high-risk areas or relocating to secure their futures.

“Villagers are running out of adaptation options, with the building of seawalls, plantation of mangroves, and improvement of drainage systems no longer being viable,” the report says, giving an example from the Government of Fiji which has offered support for the islanders to relocate. However, many choose to stay because of the concept of “vanua,” which translates literally to “land,” embodying the profound connection between the Indigenous communities and their ancestral lands.

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Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe’s “big five” football leagues, pledging the club “has her back”.

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After the announcement of Eta’s appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman.

“With all due respect, that’s sexism,” Union’s account on X responded to a post arguing that players would not take a woman’s tactical instructions seriously.

The club also listed another comment stating that a male coach who lost to her would lose face as sexist.

Eta is a longtime member of the club’s coaching staff, having served as an assistant to the men’s team and as head coach of the under-19 team.

Responding to a comment expressing concern about the treatment of Eta and potential sexist backlash if she loses a game, the club posted: “The Union family has her back.”

Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to secure its spot in the Bundesliga for next season.

Union previously said she will take over as head coach of the club’s women’s team for next season.

The decision to appoint Eta won praise from Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegener, who called the decision “a strong signal for professional football and for women in elite-level sports,” but spelt Eta’s name wrong in the process.

The club corrected him. “We were so overwhelmed,” Wegner answered.

Eta’s first Bundesliga game as interim manager is on Saturday against Wolfsburg.

Europe’s “big five” includes the Bundesliga, England’s Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. These are considered the continent’s most prestigious domestic competitions.

Women have managed men’s teams in other European leagues, but none had previously coached in any of the big five until Eta’s appointment.

The club dismissed its previous head coach Steffen Baumgart earlier this month after a series of poor results left Union in the relegation zone.

#Union #Berlin #backs #coach #MarieLouise #Eta #sexist #abuse #onlineSexism,Berlin,Germany,Misogyny,Football">Union Berlin backs coach Marie-Louise Eta after sexist abuse online Published on 13/04/2026 – 14:18 GMT+2 Union Berlin condemned sexist comments on social media after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as the first female head coach in Europe’s “big five” football leagues, pledging the club “has her back”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After the announcement of Eta’s appointment on Sunday, a series of critical comments on social media targeted her, claiming she was unsuitable for the job because she is a woman. “With all due respect, that’s sexism,” Union’s account on X responded to a post arguing that players would not take a woman’s tactical instructions seriously. The club also listed another comment stating that a male coach who lost to her would lose face as sexist. Eta is a longtime member of the club’s coaching staff, having served as an assistant to the men’s team and as head coach of the under-19 team. Responding to a comment expressing concern about the treatment of Eta and potential sexist backlash if she loses a game, the club posted: “The Union family has her back.” Eta has been named interim coach for the last five games of the season as Union aims to secure its spot in the Bundesliga for next season. Union previously said she will take over as head coach of the club’s women’s team for next season. The decision to appoint Eta won praise from Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegener, who called the decision “a strong signal for professional football and for women in elite-level sports,” but spelt Eta’s name wrong in the process. The club corrected him. “We were so overwhelmed,” Wegner answered. Eta’s first Bundesliga game as interim manager is on Saturday against Wolfsburg. Europe’s “big five” includes the Bundesliga, England’s Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. These are considered the continent’s most prestigious domestic competitions. Women have managed men’s teams in other European leagues, but none had previously coached in any of the big five until Eta’s appointment. The club dismissed its previous head coach Steffen Baumgart earlier this month after a series of poor results left Union in the relegation zone. Additional sources • AP #Union #Berlin #backs #coach #MarieLouise #Eta #sexist #abuse #onlineSexism,Berlin,Germany,Misogyny,Football

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Hungarian voters turned out in force on Sunday to deliver a landslide victory to pro-European candidate Peter Magyar, who has pledged to turn the country away from its far-right, authoritarian course under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Magyar’s center-right Tisza party is set to gain 138 seats in Hungary’s 199-seat parliament, giving it five seats more than the two-thirds needed to push through the reforms the 45-year-old former Orban loyalist promised on the campaign trail.

The victory came despite Orban’s control of Hungary’s public media, gerrymandering of voting districts that required Tisza to gain an estimated 5% more votes than Orban’s Fidesz party and efforts both by European far-right parties and the US to urge voters to retain the government in power.

Turnout reached almost 80%, according to the National Election Office — a record number in any vote in post-communist Hungary.

Viktor Orban, gray-haired man in suit without tie raising both hands, several people behind him, clapping
Orban conceded defeat before supporters in BudapestImage: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP

What has Peter Magyar promised?

In a speech to supporters following his landslide victory, Magyar reiterated campaign promises to rebuild ties with Brussels and NATO, which were badly eroded during Orban’s rule, and vigorously fight the corruption that also flourished under the populist leader.

“With the two-thirds majority allowing us to amend the constitution, we will restore the system of checks and balances,” Magyar said.

“We will join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and guarantee the democratic functioning of our country. We will never again allow anyone to hold free Hungary captive or to abandon it,” he said.

“Tonight, truth prevailed over lies. Today, we won because Hungarians didn’t ask what their homeland could do for them — they asked what they could do for their homeland. You found the answer. And you followed through,” he said.

Many in the crowd chanted “Europe, Europe” during his speech.

Among other things, Magyar has pledged to carry out reforms that could potentially unlock billions in European Union funding, frozen over concerns in Brussels about Orban’s dismantling of the rule of law and repression of media freedom. He has said he also wants Hungary to adopt the euro as currency.

Some diplomats and analysts say, however, that the new government must first demonstrate concrete results from its reform drive before the release of the funds, which would deliver a much-needed boost to the country’s nearly stagnant economy.

Magyar’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, which were gravely undermined by Orban, is also unclear, as he said little about the issue during his campaign — a move observers said was aimed at keeping conservative voters on side. He has, however, said that he supports equality of all before the law.

European leaders, Ukraine welcome Magyar victory

Magyar’s win has been hailed by many leaders in the EU and Europe who hope that the change in government will lead not only to internal reforms in Hungary but also a radical change in policy toward Ukraine.

Althought Magyar, like Orban, rejects sending arms to Ukraine and opposes the country’s quick EU integration, he is unlikely to repeat his predecessor’s vituperative rhetoric toward Kyiv.

Orban repeatedly used his veto to frustrate the EU’s efforts to support Kyiv in its war against Russia’s full-scale invasion and was one of the few leaders within the bloc to maintain close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also refused to end Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy imports, which help finance Russia’s illegal war.

This Moscow-friendly approach was also rejected by many in Hungary, and chants of “Ruszkik haza!” or “Russians go home!” — a phrase used widely during Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution — were widely heard in Budapest as Orban’s defeat became clear.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Magyar’s victory on X in English and Hungarian, saying “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight” as the results were announced.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed Magyar on social media, saying “”I am looking forward to working with you. “Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe.”

French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that “France welcomes this victory for democratic participation, for the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union, and for Hungary in Europe.”  

“Today Europe wins and European values win,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, congratulating Hungarian citizens on “historic elections”. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Magyar on his “resounding victory.”

 “We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

Edited by: Louis Oelofse

#Hungary #Orbans #ouster #heralds #thaw #ties">Hungary: Orban’s ouster heralds thaw in EU tiesHungarian voters turned out in force on Sunday to deliver a landslide victory to pro-European candidate Peter Magyar, who has pledged to turn the country away from its far-right, authoritarian course under Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Magyar’s center-right Tisza party is set to gain 138 seats in Hungary’s 199-seat parliament, giving it five seats more than the two-thirds needed to push through the reforms the 45-year-old former Orban loyalist promised on the campaign trail. The victory came despite Orban’s control of Hungary’s public media, gerrymandering of voting districts that required Tisza to gain an estimated 5% more votes than Orban’s Fidesz party and efforts both by European far-right parties and the US to urge voters to retain the government in power. Turnout reached almost 80%, according to the National Election Office — a record number in any vote in post-communist Hungary.Orban conceded defeat before supporters in BudapestImage: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP What has Peter Magyar promised? In a speech to supporters following his landslide victory, Magyar reiterated campaign promises to rebuild ties with Brussels and NATO, which were badly eroded during Orban’s rule, and vigorously fight the corruption that also flourished under the populist leader. “With the two-thirds majority allowing us to amend the constitution, we will restore the system of checks and balances,” Magyar said. “We will join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and guarantee the democratic functioning of our country. We will never again allow anyone to hold free Hungary captive or to abandon it,” he said. “Tonight, truth prevailed over lies. Today, we won because Hungarians didn’t ask what their homeland could do for them — they asked what they could do for their homeland. You found the answer. And you followed through,” he said. Many in the crowd chanted “Europe, Europe” during his speech. Among other things, Magyar has pledged to carry out reforms that could potentially unlock billions in European Union funding, frozen over concerns in Brussels about Orban’s dismantling of the rule of law and repression of media freedom. He has said he also wants Hungary to adopt the euro as currency. Some diplomats and analysts say, however, that the new government must first demonstrate concrete results from its reform drive before the release of the funds, which would deliver a much-needed boost to the country’s nearly stagnant economy. Magyar’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, which were gravely undermined by Orban, is also unclear, as he said little about the issue during his campaign — a move observers said was aimed at keeping conservative voters on side. He has, however, said that he supports equality of all before the law. European leaders, Ukraine welcome Magyar victory Magyar’s win has been hailed by many leaders in the EU and Europe who hope that the change in government will lead not only to internal reforms in Hungary but also a radical change in policy toward Ukraine. Althought Magyar, like Orban, rejects sending arms to Ukraine and opposes the country’s quick EU integration, he is unlikely to repeat his predecessor’s vituperative rhetoric toward Kyiv. Orban repeatedly used his veto to frustrate the EU’s efforts to support Kyiv in its war against Russia’s full-scale invasion and was one of the few leaders within the bloc to maintain close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also refused to end Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy imports, which help finance Russia’s illegal war. This Moscow-friendly approach was also rejected by many in Hungary, and chants of “Ruszkik haza!” or “Russians go home!” — a phrase used widely during Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution — were widely heard in Budapest as Orban’s defeat became clear. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Magyar’s victory on X in English and Hungarian, saying “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight” as the results were announced. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed Magyar on social media, saying “”I am looking forward to working with you. “Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe.” French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that “France welcomes this victory for democratic participation, for the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union, and for Hungary in Europe.”   “Today Europe wins and European values win,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, congratulating Hungarian citizens on “historic elections”.  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Magyar on his “resounding victory.”  “We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X. Edited by: Louis Oelofse #Hungary #Orbans #ouster #heralds #thaw #ties

Hungarian voters turned out in force on Sunday to deliver a landslide victory to pro-European candidate Peter Magyar, who has pledged to turn the country away from its far-right, authoritarian course under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Magyar’s center-right Tisza party is set to gain 138 seats in Hungary’s 199-seat parliament, giving it five seats more than the two-thirds needed to push through the reforms the 45-year-old former Orban loyalist promised on the campaign trail.

The victory came despite Orban’s control of Hungary’s public media, gerrymandering of voting districts that required Tisza to gain an estimated 5% more votes than Orban’s Fidesz party and efforts both by European far-right parties and the US to urge voters to retain the government in power.

Turnout reached almost 80%, according to the National Election Office — a record number in any vote in post-communist Hungary.

Viktor Orban, gray-haired man in suit without tie raising both hands, several people behind him, clapping
Orban conceded defeat before supporters in BudapestImage: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP

What has Peter Magyar promised?

In a speech to supporters following his landslide victory, Magyar reiterated campaign promises to rebuild ties with Brussels and NATO, which were badly eroded during Orban’s rule, and vigorously fight the corruption that also flourished under the populist leader.

“With the two-thirds majority allowing us to amend the constitution, we will restore the system of checks and balances,” Magyar said.

“We will join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and guarantee the democratic functioning of our country. We will never again allow anyone to hold free Hungary captive or to abandon it,” he said.

“Tonight, truth prevailed over lies. Today, we won because Hungarians didn’t ask what their homeland could do for them — they asked what they could do for their homeland. You found the answer. And you followed through,” he said.

Many in the crowd chanted “Europe, Europe” during his speech.

Among other things, Magyar has pledged to carry out reforms that could potentially unlock billions in European Union funding, frozen over concerns in Brussels about Orban’s dismantling of the rule of law and repression of media freedom. He has said he also wants Hungary to adopt the euro as currency.

Some diplomats and analysts say, however, that the new government must first demonstrate concrete results from its reform drive before the release of the funds, which would deliver a much-needed boost to the country’s nearly stagnant economy.

Magyar’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, which were gravely undermined by Orban, is also unclear, as he said little about the issue during his campaign — a move observers said was aimed at keeping conservative voters on side. He has, however, said that he supports equality of all before the law.

European leaders, Ukraine welcome Magyar victory

Magyar’s win has been hailed by many leaders in the EU and Europe who hope that the change in government will lead not only to internal reforms in Hungary but also a radical change in policy toward Ukraine.

Althought Magyar, like Orban, rejects sending arms to Ukraine and opposes the country’s quick EU integration, he is unlikely to repeat his predecessor’s vituperative rhetoric toward Kyiv.

Orban repeatedly used his veto to frustrate the EU’s efforts to support Kyiv in its war against Russia’s full-scale invasion and was one of the few leaders within the bloc to maintain close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also refused to end Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy imports, which help finance Russia’s illegal war.

This Moscow-friendly approach was also rejected by many in Hungary, and chants of “Ruszkik haza!” or “Russians go home!” — a phrase used widely during Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution — were widely heard in Budapest as Orban’s defeat became clear.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Magyar’s victory on X in English and Hungarian, saying “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight” as the results were announced.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed Magyar on social media, saying “”I am looking forward to working with you. “Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe.”

French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that “France welcomes this victory for democratic participation, for the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union, and for Hungary in Europe.”  

“Today Europe wins and European values win,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, congratulating Hungarian citizens on “historic elections”. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Magyar on his “resounding victory.”

 “We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

Edited by: Louis Oelofse

#Hungary #Orbans #ouster #heralds #thaw #ties">Hungary: Orban’s ouster heralds thaw in EU ties

Hungarian voters turned out in force on Sunday to deliver a landslide victory to pro-European candidate Peter Magyar, who has pledged to turn the country away from its far-right, authoritarian course under Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Magyar’s center-right Tisza party is set to gain 138 seats in Hungary’s 199-seat parliament, giving it five seats more than the two-thirds needed to push through the reforms the 45-year-old former Orban loyalist promised on the campaign trail.

The victory came despite Orban’s control of Hungary’s public media, gerrymandering of voting districts that required Tisza to gain an estimated 5% more votes than Orban’s Fidesz party and efforts both by European far-right parties and the US to urge voters to retain the government in power.

Turnout reached almost 80%, according to the National Election Office — a record number in any vote in post-communist Hungary.

Viktor Orban, gray-haired man in suit without tie raising both hands, several people behind him, clapping
Orban conceded defeat before supporters in BudapestImage: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP

What has Peter Magyar promised?

In a speech to supporters following his landslide victory, Magyar reiterated campaign promises to rebuild ties with Brussels and NATO, which were badly eroded during Orban’s rule, and vigorously fight the corruption that also flourished under the populist leader.

“With the two-thirds majority allowing us to amend the constitution, we will restore the system of checks and balances,” Magyar said.

“We will join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office and guarantee the democratic functioning of our country. We will never again allow anyone to hold free Hungary captive or to abandon it,” he said.

“Tonight, truth prevailed over lies. Today, we won because Hungarians didn’t ask what their homeland could do for them — they asked what they could do for their homeland. You found the answer. And you followed through,” he said.

Many in the crowd chanted “Europe, Europe” during his speech.

Among other things, Magyar has pledged to carry out reforms that could potentially unlock billions in European Union funding, frozen over concerns in Brussels about Orban’s dismantling of the rule of law and repression of media freedom. He has said he also wants Hungary to adopt the euro as currency.

Some diplomats and analysts say, however, that the new government must first demonstrate concrete results from its reform drive before the release of the funds, which would deliver a much-needed boost to the country’s nearly stagnant economy.

Magyar’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, which were gravely undermined by Orban, is also unclear, as he said little about the issue during his campaign — a move observers said was aimed at keeping conservative voters on side. He has, however, said that he supports equality of all before the law.

European leaders, Ukraine welcome Magyar victory

Magyar’s win has been hailed by many leaders in the EU and Europe who hope that the change in government will lead not only to internal reforms in Hungary but also a radical change in policy toward Ukraine.

Althought Magyar, like Orban, rejects sending arms to Ukraine and opposes the country’s quick EU integration, he is unlikely to repeat his predecessor’s vituperative rhetoric toward Kyiv.

Orban repeatedly used his veto to frustrate the EU’s efforts to support Kyiv in its war against Russia’s full-scale invasion and was one of the few leaders within the bloc to maintain close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also refused to end Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy imports, which help finance Russia’s illegal war.

This Moscow-friendly approach was also rejected by many in Hungary, and chants of “Ruszkik haza!” or “Russians go home!” — a phrase used widely during Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet revolution — were widely heard in Budapest as Orban’s defeat became clear.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Magyar’s victory on X in English and Hungarian, saying “Europe’s heart is beating stronger in Hungary tonight” as the results were announced.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed Magyar on social media, saying “”I am looking forward to working with you. “Let’s join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe.”

French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X that “France welcomes this victory for democratic participation, for the Hungarian people’s commitment to the values of the European Union, and for Hungary in Europe.”  

“Today Europe wins and European values win,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, congratulating Hungarian citizens on “historic elections”. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also congratulated Magyar on his “resounding victory.”

 “We are ready for meetings and joint constructive work for the benefit of both nations, as well as peace, security, and stability in Europe,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

Edited by: Louis Oelofse

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