Russia Backs Orban in Hungary's Election
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- Prime Minister Viktor Orban has centered his re-election campaign on hostility towards Ukraine.
- Moscow seems openly determined to support Orban, effectively repaying his anti-Ukraine stance.
- Europe is holding its breath ahead of Hungary's election, according to the Lowy Institute, indicating widespread concern over the outcome.
Why it matters: The election could solidify Hungary's pro-Russian alignment within the EU, impacting future bloc-wide foreign policy decisions.
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