Hungary's Orbán stakes reelection on anti-Ukraine message
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is running a pro-Russian campaign ahead of the April 12 election, portraying Ukraine and the EU as threats to Hungary’s economy and security, urging voters to reject support for Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Orbán’s government has blocked EU sanctions on Russia and threatened to veto further pro-Ukraine policies, positioning Hungary as a key Kremlin ally within the EU despite widespread European support for Ukraine.
- Orbán faces a strong challenge from Péter Magyar, who campaigns on economic issues, anti-corruption, and restoring Hungary’s Western alignment, gaining support amid scandals that have damaged Orbán’s Fidesz party.
- The ruling party uses taxpayer-funded billboards, AI-generated disinformation,
