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Kremlin's Covert Campaign Boosts Orbán Ahead of Elections

3/11/2026

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The Kremlin is reportedly carrying out a covert disinformation campaign to help Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister.
The Social Design Agency leads the effort.
It frames Orbán as a strong leader and Péter Magyar as a Brussels puppet.
Memes and posters feature Volodymyr Zelenskyy in imagery aimed at Hungarian voters.
The Russian ambassador and the Hungarian government deny interference despite rising concerns about Russian influence ahead of Germany's 2026 elections.

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The Kremlin is reportedly carrying out a covert disinformation campaign to help Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister.
The Social Design Agency leads the effort.
It frames Orbán as a strong leader and Péter Magyar as a Brussels puppet.
Memes and posters feature Volodymyr Zelenskyy in imagery aimed at Hungarian voters.
The Russian ambassador and the Hungarian government deny interference despite rising concerns about Russian influence ahead of Germany's 2026 elections.