US EditionHungarian Opposition Leader Denounces Russian Interference
Peter Magyar calls on Russia to stop disinformation and political interference ahead of Hungary's elections, highlighting his party's lead over Prime Minister Orban, according to recent polls.
- Earlier this week, Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza Party, protested an SVR statement published via MTI, calling it 'unacceptable interference' in Hungary’s political affairs.
- Earlier this week, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claimed via MTI that Magyar is loyal to 'globalist elites' and alleged EU plans for 'regime change in Budapest'.
- In his letter, Magyar demanded guarantees that the Russian Federation will refrain from interference in Hungary’s internal political processes, asserting Hungary’s sovereignty belongs to its people.
- On Sunday, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó held brief talks with Sergei Lavrov, and the Russian Embassy in Budapest did not respond to questions for comment.
- Ahead of next spring's elections, polls show Magyar’s Tisza Party leading Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz, amid criticism over Moscow ties.
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The opposition leader Peter Magyar told Russia not to intervene in Hungary's politics, following Moscow's claims that the EU is trying to defeat Prime Minister Viktor Orban. "I ask for a clear assurance that Russia will not intervene in Hungary's politics, following Moscow's claims that the EU is trying to defeat Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Peter Magyar's request comes after the Moscow Foreign Information Service (SVR) accused the European Union of wanting to "change the Budapest regime", according to independent Kyiv.
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has called on Russia to refrain from interfering in Hungarian politics. Magyar made his appeal after Moscow's allegations that the European Union is trying to overthrow Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Hungary's opposition leader tells Russia to avoid interfering in country's elections
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) had published a statement describing the opposition leader as being loyal to "globalist elites" and alleging that the European Commission was considering "regime change in Budapest"
Hungarian Opposition Leader Denounces Russian Interference
Hungary's opposition leader, Peter Magyar, demands Russia refrain from interfering in Hungary's politics. Amidst an SVR statement alleging loyalty to global elites, Magyar seeks Russia's assurance to respect Hungary’s sovereignty, urging no disinformation or cyber operations. His Tisza Party leads ahead of upcoming elections.
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