Vance attacks Zelensky and supports Orban in the midst of the election campaign in Hungary

US Vice President JD Vance strongly criticized the Ukrainian president's remarks on Wednesday Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, calling them "scandalous". This statement comes amid a tense political climate just days before crucial elections in Hungary.

JD Vance echoed Budapest's accusations that Kyiv was trying to influence the Hungarian election by manipulating energy supplies. These tensions illustrate the growing divisions among some Western allies over the handling of the conflict in Ukraine.

The US vice president was speaking during a visit to Budapest, intended to support Viktor Orban, who is facing one of the most serious electoral challenges of his sixteen years in power. The nationalist leader has placed the Ukrainian question at the heart of his campaign, fueling an intense debate on the country's foreign and energy policy.

These elections, scheduled for April 12, are seen as a major test of the influence of supporters of the "Make America Great Again" movement in Europe, who are backed by the American president. Donald TrumpThey could also redefine the political balance within the European Union.

JD Vance's criticisms of Volodymyr Zelensky mark a new episode in diplomatic tensions, as Ukraine seeks to maintain international support in the face of the Russian invasion. They also reflect a political repositioning in the United States, where some figures are adopting a more critical stance toward Kyiv.

In this electric climate, the Hungarian campaign is taking on an international dimension, mixing internal electoral issues and geopolitical rivalries, just days before a vote that could have repercussions far beyond the country's borders.