Hungarian Protesters Chant 'Russians, Go Home!' During Tisza Opposition Party Rally

During a pre-election rally held in the Hungarian town of Nadykanyizsa, Peter Madyar, the leader of the opposition Tisza party, welcomed Russian journalists, which elicited a mixed response from the crowd. Protesters who gathered at the event began to chant loudly, 'Russians, go home!', signaling their dissatisfaction with Russian influence in Hungary. This information was reported by the Hungarian publication Telex.

The slogan 'Ruszkik, haza', which translates to 'Russians, go home', has become a symbol of resistance against Soviet influence since the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Since then, it has gained popularity among Hungarian protesters who use it to express their political views and discontent with the government's foreign policy.

At the rally, in addition to the chants directed at Russian journalists, protesters also aimed their slogans against Prime Minister Viktor Orban. This occurred amid new allegations of the Orban government collaborating with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. It is known that the Hungarian government has been passing European Union documents to the Russians without the knowledge of its allies, which has sparked outrage among the populace.

Earlier, journalists from The Insider reported that several propagandists and intelligence officers were operating under the guise of diplomats at the Russian embassy in Budapest, participating in the electoral campaigns in Hungary. This information confirms concerns regarding Russia's influence on political processes within the country.

According to information provided by a Russian agency, out of 47 employees at the Russian embassy in Hungary, 15 have connections to various intelligence services, while another six may be linked to them. This raises fears of potential Russian interference in Hungary's internal affairs, especially in the context of the upcoming elections.

Furthermore, on April 8, a new audio recording was published of a conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. In this recording, Szijjarto shares documents concerning Ukraine's accession to the EU, further highlighting the close cooperation between Hungary and Russia.

On March 21, the American publication The Washington Post, citing its sources, reported that Peter Szijjarto regularly informs Moscow about the proceedings of European Union meetings. This has caused outrage among opposition parties and activists who believe such behavior contradicts the interests of Hungary and its allies.

Thus, the rally in Nadykanyizsa became not only a platform for expressing protest against Russian influence but also a reflection of deep political divisions within the country. Hungarian citizens are increasingly aware of the importance of an independent foreign policy and the necessity to counter external threats, particularly from Russia.