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Hungary Alleges Ukraine Funds Opposition Party, Claims Evidence Secured
Hungary Alleges Ukraine Illegally Funds Opposition Party
Hungarian government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs announced that evidence has been secured indicating Ukraine is covertly funding the opposition Tisza Party ahead of next month's general election. Kovacs recalled on Wednesday's 'Hour of Truth' broadcast that Tisza Party leaders had openly stated they would need $30 million to $60 million for their campaign to challenge the overwhelming power of the ruling Fidesz party. He claimed that as the election approaches, "the national security services have presented the parliamentary National Security Committee with evidence proving how Ukraine is financially supporting the party through various means."
Cash Transport Seizure Deepens Bilateral Conflict
While Kovacs did not provide specific details, he raised questions by referring to a recent scandal involving a Ukrainian cash-transporting vehicle seized in the Budapest area as part of a money laundering investigation. The vehicle was reportedly carrying $40 million, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold. Hungarian authorities asserted they have "every right to find out exactly what is going on in the background" and questioned "why such a huge amount of cash had to be moved from an Austrian bank via a route other than the shortest one." Ukraine condemned the seizure as "blackmail" and an "act of state robbery." The state-owned Oschadbank explained it was a routine cash transport, stating that air transport became impossible after the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in 2022. The Tisza Party supports Ukraine's EU membership, while the Hungarian government argues this could lead to unpredictable consequences for its own security and economy. The two countries have a long history of conflict, including disputes over the Druzhba oil pipeline.
*Source: RT News (2026-03-11)*
