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Hungarian Groups Warn Against Putin's Ex-Interpreter in Elections

3/21/2026

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Hungarian rights groups warn Daria Boyarskaya, a former interpreter for Vladimir Putin, about her OSCE election monitoring mission role for the April 12 parliamentary vote and potential Russian interference.
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee calls for her removal to protect electoral integrity.
OSCE-PA Secretary General Roberto Montella defends her position, stating he has full trust in her.
Observers say the vote will be a significant test of Russian influence within the European Union.

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Hungarian rights groups warn Daria Boyarskaya, a former interpreter for Vladimir Putin, about her OSCE election monitoring mission role for the April 12 parliamentary vote and potential Russian interference.
The Hungarian Helsinki Committee calls for her removal to protect electoral integrity.
OSCE-PA Secretary General Roberto Montella defends her position, stating he has full trust in her.
Observers say the vote will be a significant test of Russian influence within the European Union.