**Hungary’s Orban escalates anti-Ukraine rhetoric after conscript’s death**
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is fueling tensions with Ukraine, falsely claiming a Hungarian conscript was „beaten to death” amid unverified allegations. Pro-government media spreads manipulated videos, escalating diplomatic friction as Budapest exploits the tragedy for political gain.
**Orban’s propaganda machine targets Ukraine with falsified evidence**
DW’s investigation reveals Hungary’s government is circulating misleading footage to portray Ukraine as violent, despite no proof of foul play in the conscript’s death. The campaign reinforces Orban’s long-standing opposition to Ukraine’s EU membership.
**Hungary’s emotional outcry over conscript’s death fuels diplomatic crisis**
As outrage grows over the death of ethnic Hungarian Jozsef Sebestyen, Budapest summons Ukraine’s ambassador while state media amplifies unverified claims. The incident reignites nationalist sentiments tied to Hungary’s historic „Trianon trauma.”
**Ukraine denies abuse allegations as Hungary pushes anti-EU narrative**
Kyiv refutes Orban’s accusations, stating the conscript died from natural causes—not violence. Yet, Hungary’s leader continues leveraging the tragedy to block Ukraine’s EU integration, deepening regional tensions.