EU plotting ‘regime change' in member state
The Hungarian leader has repeatedly clashed with Brussels in recent years, opposing EU military aid to Ukraine and Kiev's bid to join the bloc.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen 'is seriously studying regime change scenarios' in Hungary, the SVR press service said in a statement on Wednesday.
Brussels intends to bring Peter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza Party – seen as 'loyal to globalist elites' and 'the main candidate for the post of Prime Minister' – to power in the 2026 parliamentary elections, 'if not sooner,' according to the SVR.
Significant 'administrative, media and lobbying resources' are being deployed to support Magyar through 'German party funds, the European People's Party and a number of Norwegian NGOs,' the Russian intelligence service said.
Kiev, which has been 'offended' by Orban's opposition to Ukraine attempting to join the EU, is doing the 'dirty work' and destabilizing the home situation in Hungary via its intelligence services and local Ukrainian diaspora, it added. Last month, Orban accused Kiev of working to influence Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections.
The European Commission is 'outraged' by Orban's attempts to 'pursue independent policy' and his efforts to influence EU decision-making, the SVR stated.
Hungary's recent decision to veto the new seven-year EU budget project, which Budapest believes is designed for the militarization of Europe and preparation for war with Moscow, has become the last straw that made the euro-bureaucrats lose their patience.
Orban announced last month that he was rejecting the budget proposal, calling it 'built on the logic of war.'
'Billions for Ukraine, crumbs for farmers and development. Their goal: defeat Russia, install liberal allies, and expand their realm of influence,' he wrote on X.
Moscow has repeatedly denied claims that it aims to attack NATO or EU countries, and has accused Western European leaders of pursuing 'uncontrolled militarization' to prepare for war with Russia.
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