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Ukraine warns of Russian plot to stage pre-election unrest in Budapest

Ammar Anwer

11.04.2026, 21:06

Established in 1992, Berkut was originally created to combat organized crime and maintain public order. — Established in 1992, Berkut was originally created to combat organized crime and maintain public order. Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images

Kyiv said the operation’s aim is to falsely portray Ukraine as interfering in Hungary’s vote