"This pipeline is important, it is our lifeline, he said in a video posted on social media. We conducted an inspection, and I can report to the Hungarian public that the Hungarian defence forces are capable of placing this pipeline under military protection and, if necessary, defending it."
"Earlier he and several government officials had sought to imply that Ukraine was involved in the incident—a charge roundly rejected by Kyiv, which said it had most likely been a Russian false-flag operation as part of Moscow's heavy interference in Hungarian elections."
"Polls suggest Orban's messaging, which also pushes himself and his Fidesz party as the safest pair of hands amid the volatility, is falling flat as he faces an unprecedented challenge from Peter Magyar, a former top member of Fidesz."
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced military protection for a gas pipeline near the Serbian border following the discovery of explosives. This development comes just before a crucial election where Orban is trailing in polls. Opposition candidates have accused the government of staging a false-flag operation to influence voters. Orban emphasized the pipeline's importance, asserting the capability of Hungarian defense forces to protect it. Tensions are rising as accusations of foreign interference, particularly involving Ukraine and Russia, complicate the political landscape ahead of the election.
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