Mar 12 • 13:15 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Oko.press

Secret campaign, Kremlin agency and GRU. Is Russia interfering in the elections in Hungary?

A secret internet campaign, approved by the Kremlin, is reportedly being conducted by Russian political strategists to support Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.

A secret internet campaign, allegedly authorized by the Kremlin, is being orchestrated by Russian political strategists to bolster Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party in anticipation of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12. According to reports, this campaign aims to increase public support for Orbán while discrediting his opponents. The claims about Russia's interference have surfaced following investigations by various media outlets, shocking many in the political landscape of Hungary.

Furthermore, British media outlet The Financial Times highlighted that the Social Design Agency, a Russian advertising agency linked to the Kremlin and currently under Western sanctions, has devised a plan for this clandestine internet campaign. The purpose of this campaign seems to align with broader Russian interests in manipulating electoral outcomes in Eastern European countries, thereby undermining the influence of Western democratic ideals and supporting pro-Russian candidates, which could alter the balance of power in the region.

Moreover, the independent investigative portal VSquare revealed that three agents from the Russian military intelligence agency GRU made their way to Budapest, specializing in Western information warfare. They are reportedly on-site to implement a 'Moldovan scenario', pointing to a possible replication of tactics seen in other former Soviet states where Russia has previously attempted to exert influence over political processes. This situation raises significant concerns about foreign intervention in national elections and its implications for Hungary's sovereignty and democratic integrity.

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