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Zelensky Slams Orban at Davos Over EU Controversy

1/23/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, criticized Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, at Davos January 22, 2026, for undermining European interests while benefiting from EU funds.
Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, responded on social media, claiming Zelensky prolongs the war and that he serves the Hungarian people.
Orban attended Davos for the first time in 26 years.
Orban was involved in the launch of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, criticized Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, at Davos January 22, 2026, for undermining European interests while benefiting from EU funds.
Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, responded on social media, claiming Zelensky prolongs the war and that he serves the Hungarian people.
Orban attended Davos for the first time in 26 years.
Orban was involved in the launch of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.