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Viktor Orbán's Perilous Geopolitical Balancing Act Ahead of Hungarian Election
March 31, 2026
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As Hungary's prime minister navigates support from both Russia and the US, voters may see his geopolitical contortions as a liability in the upcoming election.
Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, finds himself in a delicate geopolitical position as he seeks re-election on April 12th. With the support of both Russia and the United States, Orbán's balancing act could prove to be a double-edged sword for him and his country.
On March 3rd, Orbán held a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin, which according to official reporting focused on
Source: The Guardian
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