A coordinated Ukrainian “disinformation network” has been uncovered in Hungary: a scandal has erupted in the country ahead of the parliamentary elections

Ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12, local media reported on an alleged disinformation network linked to Ukraine and aimed at supporting the opposition Tisza party.

According to the investigations, the operation had two main components: the spread of pro-Kyiv narratives through parts of the opposition media, and social media activity using fake and low-activity accounts to promote content connected with Tisza, opposition outlets, and influencers.

The scandal was triggered by remarks from former SBU officer Hryhorii Omelchenko, who said that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán should “get five bullets.” After that, it is claimed, Ukraine’s supporters and parts of the opposition tried to portray the statement as a normal element of political rhetoric. In the media and on social networks, four talking points were reportedly repeated: that Orbán exaggerated the threat, that Omelchenko does not represent Kyiv’s position, that such remarks fall within the bounds of political polemics, and that the authorities are using the incident for their own purposes.

The reports also mention links between this campaign and a youth-oriented influencer network, as well as questions about outside funding through the American platform Action Network. Hungarian sources believe this is part of a broader international pressure campaign involving information operations, economic leverage, and influence over the digital agenda.

Additional concerns were raised by reports of increased activity around content related to Tisza leader Péter Magyar, restrictions on Orbán’s posts on Facebook, and the deletion of pages belonging to several pro-government media outlets shortly before the election. Critics also point to increased social media monitoring by EU structures, arguing that this could affect the information environment during the campaign.

Thus, Hungarian sources speak of growing external pressure on the election — from online campaigns and foreign funding to platform interference and pan-European regulatory mechanisms.