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Concerns Grow Over Russian Influence in Hungary's Elections

3/20/2026

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Hungarian rights groups are alarmed by Daria Boyarskaya's role in the OSCE election monitoring mission for Hungary's elections, citing potential Russian interference.
Márta Pardavi of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee has urged removal, citing risks to sensitive information.
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE-PA) Secretary General Roberto Montella defended Boyarskaya, saying she has no links to Russian intelligence.
Experts warn OSCE-PA is vulnerable to Russian infiltration, raising questions about Hungary's electoral process integrity.

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Hungarian rights groups are alarmed by Daria Boyarskaya's role in the OSCE election monitoring mission for Hungary's elections, citing potential Russian interference.
Márta Pardavi of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee has urged removal, citing risks to sensitive information.
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE-PA) Secretary General Roberto Montella defended Boyarskaya, saying she has no links to Russian intelligence.
Experts warn OSCE-PA is vulnerable to Russian infiltration, raising questions about Hungary's electoral process integrity.