After Incidents in Germany, Hungary Warns of Russian Hybrid Threats

Hungary has warned that Russia’s hybrid actions in Europe are becoming more dangerous and reckless, after a series of incidents in Germany. Foreign Minister Anita Orban said Budapest stood with Berlin and was ready to help confront the threat.

“​​Hungary is deeply concerned about the increasing number and intensity of Russia’s hybrid actions on European territory,” Orban wrote on X. She said recent incidents in Germany showed “an increasingly dangerous and reckless pattern of behavior that poses a serious threat to Europe’s security and resilience.”

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Hungary is deeply concerned about the increasing number and intensity of Russia’s hybrid actions on European territory.

Orban added that “Hungary fully stands in solidarity with Germany and is ready to help its partner combat hybrid threats.” The article describes hybrid threats as a combination of military, economic, intelligence and propaganda tactics.

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an increasingly dangerous and reckless pattern of behavior that poses a serious threat to Europe’s security and resilience.

The warning came shortly before a DHL cargo aircraft near Leipzig encountered what was believed to be another drone in the air. The aircraft suffered minor damage, changed course and landed in Hanover.

Orban belongs to Hungary’s new government, which began work in May and is led by center-right Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Its position toward Russia differs sharply from that of the former government led by right-wing populist Viktor Orban, which maintained friendly relations with Moscow and largely avoided criticizing Russia over its war against Ukraine. The article also notes that the former prime minister has no family relationship with the current foreign minister.

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Hungary fully stands in solidarity with Germany and is ready to help its partner combat hybrid threats.