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Hungary
18 published signals with a public source.
By severity band
Minimal
1
Minor
2
Moderate
6
Significant
9
By category
Political & Legal Subversion
10
Intelligence & Espionage
4
Cyber & Information Warfare
3
Military & Paramilitary Operations
1
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for unacceptable activities without breaking diplomatic ties.
Political & Legal Subversion - Sep 8, 2026
Ex-Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó joins Chinese EV company BYD as senior executive after resigning from parliament; BYD expanding production in Hun…
Political & Legal Subversion - Jul 15, 2026
Russian intelligence officer Artur Sushkov, working under diplomatic cover in Budapest, was quietly expelled from Hungary after being found gathering intellige…
Intelligence & Espionage - May 4, 2026
Hungary expelled Russian intelligence officer Artur Sushkov who infiltrated right-wing think tanks close to the Orbán government and ran espionage operations u…
Intelligence & Espionage - May 4, 2026
Putin's GRU-linked election fixers deployed in Budapest to support Viktor Orbán's 2026 campaign
Political & Legal Subversion - Mar 6, 2026
Kremlin Deploys Vote-Meddling Team to Hungary Ahead of April 2026 Elections; Slovakia's Defense Ministry Linked to Arms IPO Manipulation
Political & Legal Subversion - Mar 5, 2026
The Kremlin’s Battle for Budapest: Russia’s Hybrid War to Keep Orbán in Power
Intelligence & Espionage - Nov 10, 2025
Hungary detained a man in Budapest on May 9, initially accused as a Ukrainian spy but later proven to be a Russian citizen. He had served at Ukraine's embassy…
Intelligence & Espionage - May 9, 2025
Hybrid Warfare from the Perspective of Classical Military Theories
Military & Paramilitary Operations - Jan 1, 2025
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó colludes with Russia to delist sanctioned oligarchs and obstruct EU sanctions
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Hungary helped Russia circumvent EU sanctions against oligarchs and companies, with Slovakia involved
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Leaked recordings reveal Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó's cooperation with Russia to undermine EU sanctions
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Kremlin Hotline: Hungary colluded with Russia to delist sanctioned oligarchs, companies and banks
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Concern expressed by Baltic and Nordic officials over Hungary easing entry for Russians and Belarusians amid ongoing Russian hybrid actions against the EU.
Cyber & Information Warfare - Aug 15, 2024
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna criticizes Hungary's plan to issue fast-track visas to Russian and Belarusian citizens, calling it a threat to EU inte…
Cyber & Information Warfare - Jul 31, 2024
Hungary Collaborates with Russia to Block Ukraine's EU Accession Using Minority Rights and Energy Leverage
Political & Legal Subversion - Dec 14, 2023
Central Europe is more vulnerable than it appears
Political & Legal Subversion - Oct 31, 2017
Russian-connected oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev funneled funds through middleman Alexander Usovsky to Hungary's far-right Jobbik party and paramilitary Magyar…
Cyber & Information Warfare - May 24, 2017
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Hungary
18 published signals with a public source.
By severity band
Minimal
1
Minor
2
Moderate
6
Significant
9
By category
Political & Legal Subversion
10
Intelligence & Espionage
4
Cyber & Information Warfare
3
Military & Paramilitary Operations
1
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats for unacceptable activities without breaking diplomatic ties.
Political & Legal Subversion - Sep 8, 2026
Ex-Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó joins Chinese EV company BYD as senior executive after resigning from parliament; BYD expanding production in Hun…
Political & Legal Subversion - Jul 15, 2026
Russian intelligence officer Artur Sushkov, working under diplomatic cover in Budapest, was quietly expelled from Hungary after being found gathering intellige…
Intelligence & Espionage - May 4, 2026
Hungary expelled Russian intelligence officer Artur Sushkov who infiltrated right-wing think tanks close to the Orbán government and ran espionage operations u…
Intelligence & Espionage - May 4, 2026
Putin's GRU-linked election fixers deployed in Budapest to support Viktor Orbán's 2026 campaign
Political & Legal Subversion - Mar 6, 2026
Kremlin Deploys Vote-Meddling Team to Hungary Ahead of April 2026 Elections; Slovakia's Defense Ministry Linked to Arms IPO Manipulation
Political & Legal Subversion - Mar 5, 2026
The Kremlin’s Battle for Budapest: Russia’s Hybrid War to Keep Orbán in Power
Intelligence & Espionage - Nov 10, 2025
Hungary detained a man in Budapest on May 9, initially accused as a Ukrainian spy but later proven to be a Russian citizen. He had served at Ukraine's embassy…
Intelligence & Espionage - May 9, 2025
Hybrid Warfare from the Perspective of Classical Military Theories
Military & Paramilitary Operations - Jan 1, 2025
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó colludes with Russia to delist sanctioned oligarchs and obstruct EU sanctions
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Hungary helped Russia circumvent EU sanctions against oligarchs and companies, with Slovakia involved
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Leaked recordings reveal Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó's cooperation with Russia to undermine EU sanctions
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Kremlin Hotline: Hungary colluded with Russia to delist sanctioned oligarchs, companies and banks
Political & Legal Subversion - Aug 30, 2024
Concern expressed by Baltic and Nordic officials over Hungary easing entry for Russians and Belarusians amid ongoing Russian hybrid actions against the EU.
Cyber & Information Warfare - Aug 15, 2024
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna criticizes Hungary's plan to issue fast-track visas to Russian and Belarusian citizens, calling it a threat to EU inte…
Cyber & Information Warfare - Jul 31, 2024
Hungary Collaborates with Russia to Block Ukraine's EU Accession Using Minority Rights and Energy Leverage
Political & Legal Subversion - Dec 14, 2023
Central Europe is more vulnerable than it appears
Political & Legal Subversion - Oct 31, 2017
Russian-connected oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev funneled funds through middleman Alexander Usovsky to Hungary's far-right Jobbik party and paramilitary Magyar…
Cyber & Information Warfare - May 24, 2017