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Hungary's Ties to Russia Under Scrutiny Amid Election Concerns

3/21/2026

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó reportedly held phone calls with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings.
He provided real-time updates on discussions, highlighting concerns about Hungary's ties to Moscow ahead of the April 2026 parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces opposition from Péter Magyar's Tisza party.
A Russian intelligence document reportedly suggested staging a fake assassination attempt on Orbán, and the Kremlin denied involvement in election interference.

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó reportedly held phone calls with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings.
He provided real-time updates on discussions, highlighting concerns about Hungary's ties to Moscow ahead of the April 2026 parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces opposition from Péter Magyar's Tisza party.
A Russian intelligence document reportedly suggested staging a fake assassination attempt on Orbán, and the Kremlin denied involvement in election interference.