Orbán has said he will “never support any decision” in Ukraine’s favor as long as Budapest’s dispute over blocked oil supplies remains unresolved, a stance welcomed by Russian media and supported by Kremlin‑linked influence efforts portraying him as a defender of national sovereignty against Brussels. Analysts and European intelligence services have also pointed to Russian attempts to shape Hungary’s political environment through disinformation and contacts with Hungarian campaign actors, though such claims remain under investigation and require clear attribution. At the same time, Orbán appears to enjoy growing backing from Trump‑aligned figures in the United States. US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly planning a visit to Budapest in the coming days in a show of support for Orbán ahead of a tightly contested April election, underlining how the Hungarian leader’s nationalist message continues to resonate with parts of the US conservative movement.