Viktor Orban ordered the Ukrainian ambassador to be summoned. He's talking about serious allegations
Why are we writing about this?
Parliamentary elections in Hungary are scheduled for April 12. Recent polls indicate that Fidesz, Viktor Orban's party that has been ruling the country for 15 years, may find itself behind the increasingly powerful opposition group TISHA, led by Peter Magyar.
A new study by Zavecz Research shows a 10-point difference in favor of Magyar's party. TISZA wins 49%. votes, while Fidesz – 39 percent.
What charges did Orban bring against Ukraine?
When are the parliamentary elections scheduled in Hungary?
What are the results of the latest polls before the elections?
How does Orban assess Ukraine's influence in Hungary?
What did Orban say?
— Our security agencies have analyzed the latest Ukrainian attack, concluding that it is part of a coordinated series of measures aimed at interfering in the elections in Hungary, Orban said in a video posted on Facebook on Monday.
He stressed that Hungary cannot allow anyone to threaten its sovereignty and the integrity of the electoral process. — For this reason, I instructed Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto to summon the Ukrainian ambassador today. Hungary's sovereignty and interests will be protected, said the Hungarian Prime Minister.
What is Orban's attitude towards Ukraine?
In the face of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Hungary, Orban and his ministers have intensified their criticism of Ukraine and the European Union. The government also accuses the main opposition party, TISHA, of representing Ukrainian interests in Hungary.
The Hungarian government also firmly opposes the European Union's financial and military assistance to Ukraine and its membership in the Community.
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