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Hungary emerges as key Kremlin ally in EU amid allegations of energy dependence, corruption and influence networks
In recent years, Hungary has emerged as one of the Kremlin’s key allies within the European Union. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has praised Vladimir Putin, obstructed EU assistance to Ukraine, and repeatedly blocked sanctions against Russia — a notable shift from his earlier stance in the late 2000s, when he was more openly critical of the Kremlin.