Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has alleged that senior European Union officials are colluding with Ukrainian authorities to undermine his government and install a pro-Ukrainian administration in Budapest.
In comments shared on the Hetek podcast, Orban claimed that “Brussels’ objective is to have a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary,” citing interference in domestic politics. He criticized the EU’s growing militarization and vowed to prevent Hungary from being drawn into potential conflicts, despite support for such moves among other member states.
Orban’s government has long clashed with EU institutions over issues including military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and debates over Ukraine’s potential membership in the bloc. The prime minister accused Kiev of conducting “secret operations in Hungary” to influence upcoming elections and shift the country toward a pro-Ukrainian stance.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto echoed these claims, alleging that external forces are targeting nationalist governments in Central Europe. He pointed to “external intervention experiments” aimed at destabilizing Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia, blaming Brussels for prioritizing ideological agendas over national interests.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has also leveled similar accusations, stating in August that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was exploring “regime change scenarios” in Hungary. The agency claimed Brussels is preparing to install Peter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza Party, as prime minister by 2026, with Ukrainian intelligence allegedly assisting in this effort.
Orban attributed Kiev’s alleged hostility toward his government to Budapest’s refusal to endorse an EU Council statement supporting Ukraine’s accession talks, which blocked further progress on membership discussions.
