Hungary’s New PM Signals Shift from Orbán’s Pro-Putin Stance

Hungary’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation with the ousting of Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power. Péter Magyar, the leader of the Tisza party, secured a sweeping victory over the weekend, promising not just a change of government but a full “regime change.” However, Magyar has already made waves with his stance on Russia and the ongoing war in Ukraine—a sharp departure from his predecessor's pro-Kremlin policies. Speaking at an extended press conference following hi