Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, has reached out to his Hungarian counterpart to seek an explanation for the detention of seven Ukrainian cash-in-transit guards. These guards were detained while transporting cash and bank gold from Austria to Ukraine as part of the operations of Oschadbank, a state-owned bank. Lubinets is particularly concerned about the legal grounds for their detention and has emphasized the importance of adhering to international agreements and European customs procedures.

According to Lubinets, the two cash-in-transit vehicles were operating under complete compliance with established protocols yet encountered unexpected detention by Hungarian authorities, leading to concerns about the safety and conditions of the Ukrainian guards. The request for information covers not only the legal justification for the guards' detention but also their current status and whereabouts, which remains unknown according to the ombudsman's statements.

This incident highlights the strained relations between Ukraine and Hungary, particularly since tensions have been rising over various political and territorial issues in recent years. The ongoing situation raises questions about the enforcement of international protocols and the treatment of foreign nationals in other countries, amplifying concerns around human rights and legal practices in the region.