Vance Backs Putin Ally Orbán Ahead of Vote, Slams EU As Hungary Faces High-Stakes Election
.S. Vice President JD Vance has openly backed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of a crucial election, drawing sharp reactions across Europe. Standing beside Orbán in Budapest, Vance criticized the European Union, accusing it of interfering in Hungary’s democratic process. He also made unverified claims about Ukrainian involvement in elections. Orbán, seen as Vladimir Putin’s closest ally in the EU, faces a strong challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar. The high-profile U.S. visit, the first in nearly two decades, signals strong political alignment with Orbán, raising concerns about shifting geopolitical dynamics and deepening divisions within Europe.
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