politics
March 12, 2026
Kiev bankrolling Hungary’s pro-Ukraine opposition
Hungarian special services have evidence that Ukraine is financing the opposition Tisza party, government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs says
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- Hungarian authorities claim to have evidence of Ukraine financing the opposition Tisza Party.
- The Tisza Party is reportedly seeking $30 to $60 million for its election campaign.
- A recent scandal involving a seized Ukrainian convoy with significant cash and gold is cited as potential evidence.
- Ukraine denies wrongdoing, calling the seizure 'blackmail' and 'state banditism'.
- The Tisza Party generally supports Ukraine's EU integration, a stance Hungary views with concern.
- Hungary and Ukraine have existing disputes, including over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
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