'Our sons will not die for Ukraine,' Orbán tells supporters ahead of crucial April elections
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán rallied supporters in Budapest, framing April's election as a choice between peace and war.
Summary
During a rally in Budapest, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the upcoming April elections as a decisive moment for Hungary, framing the choice as one between peace and war.
His comments included criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and the European Union, particularly in the context of the ongoing Druzhba pipeline dispute, which has implications for energy supply and security.
As the elections draw near, the focus on energy infrastructure and its geopolitical ramifications will likely influence voter sentiment and policy direction in Hungary.
Updates
Update at 21:37 UTC on 2026-03-18
France 24 reported Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's campaign targets his main rival, framing them as aligned with Kyiv and Brussels ahead of elections.
Sources: France 24