Orbán Accuses Ukraine of Espionage Amidst EU Tensions

Hungary accuses Ukraine of espionage. On May 23, 2025, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán leveled serious accusations against Ukraine, claiming that Kyiv engaged in espionage activities on Hungarian territory. Orbán alleges that Ukraine utilized members of the Hungarian opposition to further its goals of EU membership. This accusation comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries regarding Ukraine's progress towards EU accession and Hungary's reluctance to fully support sanctions against Russia. The video suggests that Orbán's claims are part of a broader political strategy. The speaker points to Hungary's blocking of aid to Ukraine and its attempts to hinder anti-Russian sanctions as evidence of this strategy. The timing of the accusation is also noteworthy, following a recent operation by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) that reportedly neutralized a network of Hungarian spies in Zakarpattia. While the specifics of the SBU operation remain unclear, it appears to have added fuel to the already tense relationship between Ukraine and Hungary. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region and raises concerns about the potential for further escalation.