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Hungary's Foreign Minister Faces Treason Allegations Amid Scandal

4/1/2026

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Szijjarto Denounces Interference

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto condemned foreign interference after media revealed he allegedly shared sensitive information with Russia.
He called the situation a "very big scandal" and said foreign secret services intercepted his calls.
An investigation by Eastern European outlets suggested he gave Moscow direct access to strategic information.
As Viktor Orban faces the April 12 election, opposition leader Peter Magyar accused Szijjarto of treason and urged life imprisonment.

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Szijjarto Denounces Interference

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto condemned foreign interference after media revealed he allegedly shared sensitive information with Russia.
He called the situation a "very big scandal" and said foreign secret services intercepted his calls.
An investigation by Eastern European outlets suggested he gave Moscow direct access to strategic information.
As Viktor Orban faces the April 12 election, opposition leader Peter Magyar accused Szijjarto of treason and urged life imprisonment.

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