"The official announcement that JD Vance was to visit, days before Hungarians cast their ballots in a hotly contested election, was greeted by Budapest with no less than four exclamation marks and three emojis."
"Support has also apparently come from Hungary's east, as Russian intelligence agencies, along with disinformation networks with links to Russia, are alleged to be working to sway the election."
"On one level, the US and Russia are sort of playing their old rivalry games, but on another level, they seem to be aligning ideologically in terms of their commitment to, let's say, a white nationalist Christian civilisational ethic."
JD Vance's upcoming visit to Hungary is seen as a strategic move to support Viktor Orban, who is currently trailing in the polls. The US and Russia appear to share an interest in maintaining Orban's power, despite their historical rivalry. Russian intelligence and disinformation networks are reportedly involved in influencing the election. The situation highlights a surprising ideological alignment between the US and Russia regarding nationalist and illiberal values, as both countries seem to favor Orban's leadership in Hungary.
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