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Hungarian Helsinki Committee Rejects Putin Ally's Election Role

3/20/2026

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The Hungarian Helsinki Committee objects to Daria Boyarskaya's participation in Viktor Orban's upcoming election observation mission, saying it undermines trust.
Daria Boyarskaya is a former interpreter for Vladimir Putin and was sanctioned by Poland for ties to Putin.
She plays a key role in OSCE election preparations.
Marta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, said she was disappointed after OSCE Secretary General Roberto Montella reaffirmed confidence in Boyarskaya's role.

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The Hungarian Helsinki Committee objects to Daria Boyarskaya's participation in Viktor Orban's upcoming election observation mission, saying it undermines trust.
Daria Boyarskaya is a former interpreter for Vladimir Putin and was sanctioned by Poland for ties to Putin.
She plays a key role in OSCE election preparations.
Marta Pardavi, co-chair of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, said she was disappointed after OSCE Secretary General Roberto Montella reaffirmed confidence in Boyarskaya's role.