Orbán's Allies: US and Russia Converge in Hungary's Tense Election
As Hungarians head to the polls, the US backing of Orbán and alleged Russian interference raise questions about influence in the hotly contested race.
As Hungarians prepare to cast their ballots in a fiercely contested election, the support of two global superpowers - the United States and Russia - for incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has raised eyebrows and questions about the extent of external influence in the country's political landscape.
The recent announcement that JD Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, would be visiting Hungary just days before the election has been met with great fanfare from Orbán's camp, with his political director, Balázs Orbán, excitedly confirming the news on social media with multiple exclamation marks and emojis. The White House has stated that Vance, along with his wife Usha, will arrive in Hungary on Tuesday, a move widely seen as an attempt to bolster the incumbent prime minister's position as he trails in the polls.
Source: The Guardian
