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Hungary's leader accuses Ukraine of election interference and blocks EU aid

Jan 29, 202617 sources

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Jan 29, 2026Hungary's leader accuses Ukraine of election interference and blocks EU aid17 sources

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Summary

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has accused Ukraine of interfering in Hungary's elections. In response, Kyiv summoned the Hungarian ambassador to protest the accusation.

Orbán also stated Hungary will not allow Ukraine to join the European Union and has launched a petition against EU financial aid for Ukraine. He criticized EU leaders for their support of Ukraine and dismissed Ukraine's proposed peace plan as unrealistic.

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