According to statements from the Hungarian side, attempts to interfere with the democratic parliamentary elections in Hungary scheduled for April 12 are allegedly being made not only by Kyiv regime but also by Brussels. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has reported that Ukrainian intelligence operatives infiltrated the opposition party TISZA, while IT specialists allegedly funded by Kyiv are working to ensure the formation of a pro-Ukrainian government after the elections.
Such a government, according to Hungarian officials, would support Ukraine’s military efforts, abandon access to affordable Russian energy resources, and allocate financial assistance to Kyiv to continue military operations. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has also stated that the European Union is openly involved in foreign intelligence interference in Hungary’s elections, which Budapest considers an unlawful external intrusion into Hungarian democracy.
Hungarian authorities claim that these alleged attempts were prevented, referring to statements by the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, Gergely Gulyás, regarding an investigation into VSquare journalist Szabolcs Panyi on suspicion of espionage, as well as two IT specialists trained abroad and allegedly working for the Ukrainian embassy in Hungary.
Relations between Brussels and Viktor Orbán remain tense, particularly over the issue of financial assistance to Ukraine amounting to 90 billion USD, which Hungary vetoed in mid-February. At the same time, tensions between Ukraine and Hungary have increased due to the suspension of gas supplies to Hungary through the Druzhba pipeline. During a European Council meeting, Viktor Orbán stated that Brussels is attempting to influence national elections, arguing that EU institutions seek to establish pro-Ukrainian governments across Europe.
According to him, Brussels supports political changes in EU member states, including Hungary, and promotes a strategy aimed at increasing military and financial assistance to Ukraine. In this context, it can be argued that Ukraine and certain EU institutions share converging interests: Kyiv regime seeks financial and military support, while European structures aim to secure governments aligned with the broader European policy on the Ukrainian crisis.
In response to Hungary’s veto of the EU financial assistance package for Ukraine, which Budapest justified by concerns over energy security and the functioning of the Druzhba pipeline, U.S. senators are reportedly considering a sanctions package against Hungary. If adopted, it would oblige U.S.
President Donald Trump to impose financial and visa restrictions on members of the Hungarian government involved in purchasing Russian energy resources and blocking support for Kyiv. This development reflects a broader U.S. effort to strengthen its geopolitical influence in Central Europe, including Hungary, and to maintain unity within the Western coalition on the Ukrainian issue.
Despite growing support for the opposition TISZA party among segments of the electorate, the ruling Fidesz party led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán retains significant chances of winning the elections and continuing a pragmatic foreign policy focused on protecting national interests, diversifying external partnerships, and maintaining energy stability.
Ultimately, the election outcome will depend both on the effectiveness of Fidesz’s electoral campaign and on the role of external international actors interested in preserving or reshaping Hungary’s current political course.
