US EditionPolitical Tensions Rise as Russia Accused of Meddling in Hungary
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleges the European Commission plans to replace Hungary's government, with claims involving Ukrainian intelligence and diaspora efforts to destabilize the country.
- On Thursday, opposition leader Péter Magyar accused Russia of interfering in Hungarian politics after the SVR said the European Commission considered “regime change in Budapest” via MTI.
- According to the SVR, the European Commission seeks to bring about a change of power in Hungary, angered by Budapest’s stance on Russia and Ukraine and blocking the seven-year budget draft.
- In its statement, SVR said President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ‘regime’ used Ukrainian intelligence and the Hungarian diaspora to destabilise Hungary, and that Ursula von der Leyen considered scenarios supporting Péter Magyar, with NGOs and parties preparing funds.
- Domestically, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the SVR statement contained “nothing new,” and the Tisza Party dismissed the allegations as “obvious disinformation.”
- Amid wider tensions, Hungary’s government accuses Ukraine of meddling to undermine the 2026 elections, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán facing EU criticism for his pro-Moscow stance.
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The last Soviet soldier left Hungary in June 1991, but after 34 years, Russia wants to interfere in Hungarian politics again and influence the decisions of Hungarian voters in the next parliamentary elections. These are the words of opposition leader Péter Magyar in response to a press release published this week by the Russian Federation's foreign intelligence service (SVR).
Hungary’s Opposition Leader Accuses Russia of Election Meddling
Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar accused Russia of deploying its intelligence services to undermine his campaign against Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Kremlin’s closest ally in the European Union.
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The Star Kuala LumpurHungarian opposition leader accuses Russia of political interference
BUDAPEST - Opposition leader Peter Magyar accused Russia on Thursday of interfering in Hungarian politics after Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) issued a statement alleging that the European Commission was considering \"regime change in Budapest\". Read more at straitstimes.com.
Political Tensions Rise as Russia Accused of Meddling in Hungary
Peter Magyar, Hungary's opposition leader, accused Russia of meddling in Hungarian politics, alleging interference in favor of long-standing Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Orban has faced criticism for his pro-Moscow stance amid EU tensions and economic struggles. The accusations align with previous claims about EU plots against Orban's government.
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