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Hungary Accuses Ukraine of Election Interference Amid Tensions

1/28/2026

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On January 27, 2026, Hungary summoned Ukraine's ambassador amid accusations by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of election interference.
Szijjártó said Ukraine's leadership, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, conducted an open interference campaign to back the Tisza Party.
He stressed that Hungary's future should be decided solely by its citizens.
Ukraine has not yet responded to these claims, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Hungary to focus on its own people.

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On January 27, 2026, Hungary summoned Ukraine's ambassador amid accusations by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of election interference.
Szijjártó said Ukraine's leadership, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, conducted an open interference campaign to back the Tisza Party.
He stressed that Hungary's future should be decided solely by its citizens.
Ukraine has not yet responded to these claims, and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Hungary to focus on its own people.