Hungary accuses Ukraine of interfering in upcoming elections

In a video published in social media, Szijjarto has claimed to have “continued co-ordination between the Hungarian left and Ukrainian Government representatives”, and that Ukraine is trying to influence the April 3rd elections in Hungary, to the benefit of the opposition party coalition.

Szijjarto has not provided data supporting these claims.

These statements have come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has launched a host of criticism of Hungary's government's approach to the war in Ukraine.

Hungary, unlike most European Union allies, has refused to offer Ukraine arms or enable their transfer through its territory.

The Hungarian government has also consistently rejected imposing sanctions against Russian energy imports, saying this would hurt its economy deeply.

This policy has prompted Zelensky to call on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is considered the world's closest ally of the Kremlin in the European Union, to have a clearer approach to war.

I want to stop here and be honest. You have to decide for yourself who you are” with, Zelensky said referring to Orban, in a video connection with the leaders of the European bloc.

In Hungary's elections, Orban aims to win a fourth term at the head of government.

During his 12-year leadership, the Government of Orban has established stronger economic and diplomatic ties with Russia, and has deepened Hungary's dependence on Russian oil and nuclear energy technology. / REL