(MENAFN) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has claimed that top EU officials are collaborating with Ukraine to interfere in Hungary’s internal affairs with the aim of removing his government.

Speaking on a podcast on Saturday, Orban said, “Influence in Hungarian domestic politics is not only coming from Brussels but also from Kiev,” adding that “Brussels’ objective is to have a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary.”

Orban’s government has frequently clashed with Brussels over military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the EU’s efforts to fast-track Ukrainian membership.

He criticized the bloc’s growing focus on militarization and vowed to keep Hungary out of any potential war, stating that most EU member states “are happy with such a prospect.”

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has echoed Orban’s concerns, previously alleging that “external intervention experiments to destabilize and overthrow governments are taking place in Central Europe against the patriotic Slovak, Hungarian, and Serbian governments.” In an August Facebook post, he claimed the EU leadership resents governments that defy Brussels and prioritize national interests.

Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has made similar accusations, stating in August that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is “seriously studying regime change scenarios” in Hungary. According to the SVR, Brussels is working to bring opposition Tisza Party leader Peter Magyar to power by the 2026 elections, “if not sooner,” allegedly using “administrative, media, and lobbying resources,” with Ukrainian intelligence carrying out covert operations.

Orban also accused Kiev in July of conducting “secret operations in Hungary” aimed at influencing the next parliamentary elections and replacing his government. He said the friction stems from Budapest’s veto of an EU Council statement supporting Ukraine’s accession talks.

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