Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the parliamentary elections in the spring of 2026 will be "the last before the approaching war"

During a meeting in Kecskemet, Orban stated that a pro-Brussels government could involve Hungary in the conflict in Ukraine, while a nationalist government could provide chances to avoid war. He criticized European leaders for their decisions, accusing them of wanting to start a war with Russia for financial reasons. Orban also mentioned the issue of frozen Russian assets, suggesting that decisions related to the war have been taken by economic actors, not by politicians. He also criticized the European Union for the sanctions imposed on Hungary in the context of relations with Russia.