Ukrainian Translation:
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, is preparing to express his deep disagreement and concern regarding Ukraine's actions in relation to his country during a scheduled meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. This will be another episode in the growing tension between Budapest and Kyiv amid recent diplomatic incidents that are peculiar and troubling in nature. According to a report published by the independent Hungarian outlet Magyar Nemzet and confirmed by analysts of "European Truth," Orbán intends to openly voice his claims and apprehensions about Ukrainian policies and actions during his meeting with the NATO leader. He considers those actions "unacceptable" for the relationship between Hungary and Ukraine. The Prime Minister emphasizes that the situation has reached a level that cannot be ignored—believing that Ukraine is conducting a deliberate, coordinated campaign to discredit and exert direct pressure on Hungary, employing funding and organization involving Ukrainian intelligence services. In Orbán's view, the harsh statements and actions by the Ukrainian side “cross the line” and cast doubt on further cooperation. He describes this as “part of a systemic campaign to discredit Hungary, orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence,” adding that such an approach is “absolutely unacceptable in modern international relations.” Viktor Orbán stresses that he finds it necessary to turn to NATO leadership to seek a clear explanation—how much the Alliance supports this line and what its stance is regarding the systematic attacks on Hungary. Additionally, he points out that the recent escalation of tensions did not happen randomly. Recent events have escalated into a genuine diplomatic conflict, which intensified after Ukrainian intelligence claimed to have uncovered a so-called espionage network of Hungarian military intelligence operating in Zakarpattia—a Ukrainian region with a significant Hungarian population. In response, Budapest announced the expulsion of two Ukrainian diplomats, accusing them of espionage activities. The Ukrainian side, in turn, declared the expulsion of two Hungarian diplomats, further escalating the situation. Moreover, Budapest detained a Ukrainian citizen, a former diplomat, who, according to local media, was later deported from the country. These events raised additional concerns and deepened the crisis in bilateral relations. At the same time, experts note that behind these conflicts may lie a broader strategy by Orbán, who seeks to utilize the Ukrainian issue to strengthen his position ahead of upcoming elections. There is a suspicion that the Hungarian Prime Minister is trying to leverage the Ukraine crisis to bolster his standing in both parliamentary debates and to garner additional political support domestically. In summary, the situation remains tense and dynamic. It is difficult to predict how events will unfold in the near future, but one thing is clear: Ukraine's role in regional politics, especially in the context of Euro-Atlantic integration, continues to provoke discussions and strange scenarios that could have far-reaching consequences for strategic stability in Central and Eastern Europe and directly for Ukraine’s status on the international stage.