This is reported by Kyiv24
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, accused Ukraine on January 26 of attempting to interfere in the elections for the Hungarian parliament. He stated the need to “protect the sovereignty and interests” of his country and instructed Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto to summon the Ukrainian ambassador for clarification.
Reactions to Zelensky’s Speech in Davos
The diplomatic incident was triggered by statements made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as subsequent comments from other Ukrainian officials. Viktor Orban criticized Ukrainian political leaders, including Zelensky, for expressing “brutal insults and threats against Hungary and the Hungarian government.”
“Our national security agencies have analyzed this latest attack from Ukraine and concluded that these events are part of a coordinated series of actions by Ukraine aimed at interfering in the elections in Hungary, but we cannot allow anyone to jeopardize Hungary’s sovereignty or the integrity of Hungarian elections,” Orban stated on January 26 in a video shared on his Facebook page.
During his speech in Davos on January 22, President Volodymyr Zelensky, without naming specific individuals, accused a hypothetical “Viktor” of supporting Moscow’s interests. He emphasized that “the forces trying to destroy Europe are acting even within Europe,” and that “every ‘Viktor’ living on European money while trying to sell European interests deserves a slap in the face.”
Political Context and Hungary’s Position
In response to Zelensky’s remarks, Orban referred to the Ukrainian president as a “man in a desperate situation,” who “for four years has been unable or unwilling to end the war,” despite all the support from the United States. At the same time, he assured that despite political differences, Hungary would continue to supply Ukraine with electricity, fuel, and provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees.
Viktor Orban is known for his criticism of Europe’s hardline and “pro-war” policies towards the Russian Federation and maintains close contacts with the Kremlin. Parliamentary elections are scheduled in Hungary for April 2026. According to recent polls, for the first time in a long while, Orban’s party is not the undisputed leader in the electoral race.