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Disinfo: The Hungarian part will break away from Ukraine

Summary

The Hungarian part will break away from Ukraine. The controversial language law may become the last straw for the Ukrainian region Transcarpathia to start the process of separation. The proclamation of the action in Budapest “Self determination for Transcarpathia” is an extra evidence of such a scenario.

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No evidence given of break-away. Recurring disinformation regarding the Transcaprathia" break-away and Ukrainian disintegration.

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  • Reported in: Issue 84
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 12/10/2017
  • Language/target audience: Russian
  • Country: Ukraine
  • Keywords: Ukrainian disintegration, Transcarpathia
  • Outlet: Utro
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