Orban accused of using Ukraine spy row in fight for political survival
Summary
Relations between Ukraine and Hungary have become tense due to spying allegations. Ukraine accused some people of spying for Hungary, leading both countries to expel each other's diplomats. Political tensions in Hungary also involve these issues, as the government and opposition use the situation to gain political advantage.Key Facts
- Ukraine's SBU security service arrested two Ukrainian citizens, accusing them of spying for Hungary.
- In response, Hungary expelled two Ukrainian diplomats, and Ukraine did the same with Hungarian diplomats.
- Hungary arrested a Ukrainian citizen, also accusing him of spying.
- Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is seen as close to Russia and critical of Ukraine's EU membership.
- The Hungarian government sent a questionnaire to households to gauge opposition to Ukraine joining the EU.
- Orban and his political party face competition from the opposition Tisza party, which leads in polls.
- Peter Magyar, leader of the Tisza party, brought aid to Ukraine's hospital after a Russian strike.
- Roland Tseber, who helped the Tisza leader, was banned from Hungary and labeled a "Ukrainian spy" by Hungarian officials.
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