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Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi

Defense Minister, Government of Hungary

2 articles · 28 May 2025 to 19 August 2026

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Declared 'Hungary is back' at the Budapest Energy and Security Talks, signalling the new government's commitment to NATO.
Accused by government media of contact with Ukrainian intelligence; denies allegations as smear campaign.

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Hungary's new government vows to rejoin the NATO consensus

Prime Minister Peter Magyar used a Budapest security conference to signal a break with Orban's eastern alignments, but Russian energy dependence and Chinese investments remain unresolved.

Sofia Marchetti19 August 20269 min read

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Hungary uses spy allegations to target opposition before 2026 election

Ukraine arrests two citizens for spying for Hungarian intelligence, triggering diplomatic expulsions. Meanwhile Orban's government pursues a Transcarpathian politician who drove aid to a bombed Kyiv hospital, as polls show his main rival gaining ground.

Sofia Marchetti28 May 20258 min read

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