Orbán compares "confrontation with Ukraine and Brussels" to fall of communism – video
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has drawn parallels between the overthrow of communist rule in Hungary in the past and his current "resistance to pressure from Ukraine and Brussels" in campaign statements.
Source: Orbán on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Orbán published a written post and a video containing a longer version of his statement, in which he stressed that Hungary "will not yield to pressure from Ukraine and Brussels", arguing that Hungarians had previously succeeded in removing communist rule.
Quote: "If we proved capable of overthrowing communism, fighting for our freedom and sending Soviet troops home; if we managed to build a Hungary based on a civic, national, Christian constitution – we will not yield under pressure from Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Brussels or their agents in Hungary. Don't be ridiculous."
Background:
- The issues of "Ukrainian threats and blackmail" and "resistance to pressure from Brussels" have become central themes of Orbán's campaign ahead of the parliamentary elections on 12 April, after which his Fidesz party risks losing to the opposition Tisza party led by Péter Magyar, which continues to lead opinion polls by a margin of 14 percentage points.
- Until then, the unblocking of EU decisions important for Ukraine that are currently stalled due to the Hungarian veto remains highly unlikely.
- According to European intelligence services, Russian intelligence services proposed staging an assassination attempt on Orbán amid declining ratings of the ruling Fidesz party. Earlier, European investigative journalists reported how Russia is helping Orbán improve his chances of winning.
- US President Donald Trump wished Orbán victory in the elections by a large margin. A visit to Budapest by US Vice President JD Vance is expected soon and is intended to signal political support.
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