From liberal dissident to MAGA darling, the transformation of the prime minister who brought Budapest back into Moscow’s orbit.
How Viktor Orbán became Putin’s best friend in the EU
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has aligned Hungary closely with Russia, leveraging EU vulnerabilities to undermine democratic norms and align with authoritarian regimes. This strategic pivot threatens European security by weakening EU cohesion and enabling Russian influence operations within the bloc. Affected entities include EU institutions, member states, and democratic governance frameworks.