Hungary's Orban Accuses Ukraine of Election Meddling, Summons Ambassador

• Hungarian PM Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of interfering in Hungary's upcoming elections and ordered Kyiv's ambassador to be summoned.
• Orban, known for his pro-Russian stance, faces a significant challenge in the April 12 elections after 16 years in power.
• He claims Ukraine's political leaders, including President Zelenskyy, made offensive statements and are part of a coordinated effort to influence Hungarian elections.
• Orban's Fidesz party is trailing in polls, and he has campaigned on the unsubstantiated premise that Hungarians would be conscripted to fight in Ukraine if his party loses.
• Hungary has opposed EU aid for Ukraine and launched a 'national petition' against continued financial support for Kyiv.

Why It Matters: Hungary's Orban accuses Ukraine of election interference amid a tight election race and escalating anti-Ukraine rhetoric.