Another Russian fake exposed: No, Hungary isn't planning to attack Ukraine
Russia spreads fake news claiming Hungary is preparing to attack Ukraine (Illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russian propagandists are spreading claims that Hungary is allegedly preparing to attack Ukraine in order to reclaim the Zakarpattia region. According to Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, this is yet another fake narrative pushed by the aggressor state.
"Russian propaganda continues its disinformation campaign about an alleged military threat to Ukraine from Hungary. In particular, the Russian outlet PRAVDA is spreading claims that Hungary is preparing to attack Ukraine in order to reclaim the Zakarpattia region," the statement reads.
According to the Center for Countering Disinformation, these claims are entirely false. By spreading such fakes, Russia aims to create an additional factor of destabilization within Ukrainian society.
These fabricated narratives are part of Russia's information warfare, aimed at undermining security and stability in Ukraine's border regions. By fueling fears of a so-called "Hungarian threat," Russian propaganda seeks to sow panic among Ukrainians and distract attention from the real danger — Russia's ongoing armed aggression.
Earlier, the Center for Countering Disinformation refuted false reports claiming that Hungarian forces had allegedly shot down Ukrainian drones near the border, as well as disinformation about supposed deployments of Hungarian armored vehicles to the Ukrainian border.
The Center also reported on a network of 24 websites under the name PRAVDA, which Russia created to spread propaganda across European countries.
"We urge citizens to critically assess their sources of information and not to fall for provocations," the Center emphasized.
Russian fakes about Hungary
Earlier, rumors circulated online claiming that Hungary was allegedly moving military equipment toward the Ukrainian border. However, this information was false.
"I will not confirm the fakes being spread. I can only confirm the words of my colleagues from the Mukachevo Border Guard Detachment, and add the statements from the Chop Border Detachment as well: we have observed no unusual activity or incidents along the border, nothing out of the ordinary near our side," said Andriy Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine at the time.
