War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

With Hungarian elections approaching, the war in Ukraine has become a central issue. The Hungarian government claims Ukraine is actively trying to prevent Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party from winning, alleging planned violence and sabotage. Ukraine accuses Hungary of inciting hatred to boost Fidesz's chances. A Kremlin-linked firm is also reportedly planning a disinformation campaign to support Orbán and discredit the opposition. A key point of contention is the disruption of the Druzhba pipeline, a vital oil supply for Hungary, which stopped after a Russian drone strike in Ukraine in January. Orbán accuses Ukraine of delaying repairs to harm his re-election prospects, while analysts suggest the Hungarian government isn't providing a complete picture of the situation.