Russia's alignment with Hungary raises Ukraine conflict concerns

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has openly positioned himself as a critic of Ukraine, making this a defining feature of his political strategy. This stance has not gone unnoticed by Moscow, which appears to be responding in kind, cultivating closer ties with Orban’s government. The alignment underscores a deepening rift within Europe over the war in Ukraine. For Russia, Hungary’s posture offers an opportunity to sow division within NATO and the EU, as other member states remain staunchly s