Washington Post: Russian Intelligence Proposed Fake Orban Assassination for Election Boost

A report, supported by findings from The Washington Post, indicates that Russian intelligence, specifically the SVR, proposed staging an assassination attempt on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to boost his popularity ahead of upcoming elections, a claim previously dismissed by Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó.

21 Mar, 16:58 — 21 Mar, 16:58

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Russia's foreign intelligence service proposes staging assassination attempt on Orban to influence elections – WP

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) proposed staging an assassination attempt on Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, amid a decline in the politician's public support ahead of the country's parliamentary elections.

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First report: index-hr · 21 Mar, 11:32|Full coverage: 11 · 5h|Window: 5h

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index-hr21 Mar, 11:32First to report

Washington Post: Rusija planirala lažni atentat na Orbána radi poboljšanja rejtinga

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rzeczpospolita21 Mar, 13:46

Rosyjski wywiad planował zamach na Viktora Orbána. Co knuli Rosjanie?

dagbladet21 Mar, 13:59

Russland vurderer å iscenesette attentat på Orban

dnevnik-bg21 Mar, 14:15

В Русия предложили имитация на покушение срещу Орбан, за да го задържат на власт

telex21 Mar, 14:17

Esztelen összeesküvés-elméletnek tartja Szijjártó Péter a Washington Post cikkét a miniszterelnök elleni, megrendezett merényletről

hvg21 Mar, 14:47

Szijjártó reagált a Washington Post értesülésére, miszerint az oroszok Orbán elleni önmerényletet javasoltak: „Tisza”

hotnews21 Mar, 14:48

Spionajul rusesc a propus „înscenarea unei tentative de asasinat” pentru a-l ajuta pe Viktor Orban la alegerile din Ungaria. Strategia „the Gamechanger”

zdg-md21 Mar, 14:52

Serviciile ruse ar fi propus înscenarea unui atentat asupra lui Viktor Orbán pentru a-i crește șansele electorale

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digi2421 Mar, 16:54

Serviciile secrete ruse vor să însceneze o tentativă de asasinat a lui Viktor Orban. Ce este operațiunea „Gamechanger” (WT)

aktualne-cz21 Mar, 16:55

Washington Post: Rusové chtěli pomoci Orbánovi před volbami, rozvědka navrhla fingovaný atentát

ukrinform21 Mar, 16:58Latest update

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Washington Post: Russian Intelligence Proposed Fake Orban Assassination for Election Boost

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Russia's foreign intelligence service proposes staging assassination attempt on Orban to influence elections – WP

Coverage Timeline

Washington Post: Rusija planirala lažni atentat na Orbána radi poboljšanja rejtinga

Rosyjski wywiad planował zamach na Viktora Orbána. Co knuli Rosjanie?

Russland vurderer å iscenesette attentat på Orban

В Русия предложили имитация на покушение срещу Орбан, за да го задържат на власт

Esztelen összeesküvés-elméletnek tartja Szijjártó Péter a Washington Post cikkét a miniszterelnök elleni, megrendezett merényletről

Szijjártó reagált a Washington Post értesülésére, miszerint az oroszok Orbán elleni önmerényletet javasoltak: „Tisza”

Spionajul rusesc a propus „înscenarea unei tentative de asasinat” pentru a-l ajuta pe Viktor Orban la alegerile din Ungaria. Strategia „the Gamechanger”

Serviciile ruse ar fi propus înscenarea unui atentat asupra lui Viktor Orbán pentru a-i crește șansele electorale

Serviciile secrete ruse vor să însceneze o tentativă de asasinat a lui Viktor Orban. Ce este operațiunea „Gamechanger” (WT)

Washington Post: Rusové chtěli pomoci Orbánovi před volbami, rozvědka navrhla fingovaný atentát

Russia's foreign intelligence service proposes staging assassination attempt on Orban to influence elections – WP

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