Elections in Hungary are a global challenge for Russia.

The fight for Viktor Orban's victory is a true existential politial war for Russia. Orban's defeat would mean losing control over Central and Eastern Europe for Russia. That would mean to breaking up the construct Russia has spent years building. If Orban remains in power, Russia would be able to influence negotiations both with the EU and US, including negotiations about Ukraine.

Thus, Russian political strategists and Russian special services, equipped with Russian money, will do anything they can to provide victory for Orban. Their actions are directed at changing the dynamics of the elections race - according to polls, opposition Tisza party is ahead of the currently leading Fidesz party. Looks like the closer to election day, the more dangerous their actions and methods will become.

Election day in Hungary is exactly one week from now, on April 12.