Iranian Ambassador to Hungary Morteza Moradian said Hungary’s concerns about rising terrorist threats linked to the Middle East are not exaggerated, noting that regional crises can affect Europe’s security, migration, and energy stability. He denied that Iran plans attacks abroad and condemned the US–Israeli strike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

‘Today, Zelenskyy has effectively usurped power in Ukraine. He persecutes his critics, arrests political opponents, and uses mobilization as a tool of repression. People are sent to war where they die, while none of Zelenskyy’s close associates or friends is mobilized or fighting.’

World leaders and politicians have rallied behind Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy openly threatened him over Hungary’s decision to block the €90 billion EU loan to Kyiv.

Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens transporting tens of millions of dollars, euros, and gold through the country in what officials called the ‘Ukrainian gold convoy operation’. Kyiv reacted sharply, warning its citizens against travelling to Hungary and accusing Hungarian authorities of illegally detaining the individuals.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the European Commission failed to support Hungary and Slovakia in their dispute with Ukraine over the Druzhba oil pipeline, accusing Kyiv of blocking deliveries for political reasons and claiming Brussels was siding with Ukraine and Croatia against the two EU member states.

Foreign actors have entered Hungary’s campaign season alongside domestic political forces, according to the Center for Fundamental Rights’ latest analysis. While Brussels and Kyiv seek to influence developments, recent political events and the Center’s polling suggest the right-wing Fidesz maintains a stable lead over Tisza heading into the parliamentary race.