Hungarian refugee in Russia, Béla Kovács, accuses Western media of misleading public
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Béla Kovács, the former European Parliament representative of the Hungarian Jobbik party, who was sentenced to five years in prison in Hungary for espionage in 2022, has resurfaced publicly in Russia. Known infamously by the moniker “KGBéla,” Kovács fled Hungary after being convicted of passing sensitive information to Russian intelligence between 2012 and 2014, allegedly to undermine European Union institutions and favour Russian interests.
Recently, Béla Kovács made an appearance at a Moscow forum titled “I Want to Live in Russia,” which was organised by the pro-Russian media outlet Ukraina.ru, Meduza reports. Among the speakers was Maria Butina, a member of the Russian parliament, who spoke about “ideological immigration” to Russia, framing it as part of a long-standing tradition dating back to German settlers fleeing religious wars to the Russian Empire.
During his speech, Béla Kovács asked Russians not to take offence at the often negative perceptions of their country among Hungarians.
According to him, these views were largely shaped by the Western media, which, he claimed, misleads many people in Hungary about Russia’s true nature, 24.hu writes.
Fleeing justice, speaking at Russian forums
Kovács’ appearance in Russia comes as no surprise, given that last year, a second arrest warrant was issued for him in Hungary, but he has so far evaded capture. The former Jobbik politician had already been found guilty of espionage and fraudulent misappropriation of EU funds, resulting in a suspended two-year prison sentence. His sentence was further intensified by Hungary’s Supreme Court, which handed him a five-year prison term along with a ten-year ban from public office. Instead of facing his sentence, Béla Kovács escaped to Russia, where he now resides.
The forum at which Kovács spoke is closely tied to a recent decree by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who simplified immigration procedures for foreigners wishing to move to Russia as a refuge from so-called “neoliberal ideologies” in their home countries. According to reports, the program, which officially launched on 1 September 2024, has already attracted interest, though exact figures on the number of participants remain undisclosed.
I am sure our Politicians would be very welcome in Mr. Putin´s Russia! Lovely plush jobs await…
The western media is nonstop hate Russia. Hilary Clinton insist 8 years later Russia is responble for her loss and are working to trump elected again now.
Trump is hitler and Orban a dictator. The western media is controlled by the US and as far left as you can get.. never mention it was the US who was responsible for destroying the democracy in UKraine and control it today yet, never covered here – guess why. DNH gets all giggly when a drugged up Hollywood celeb comes to town. They have stop elections in Ukraine-
We know what would happen if the started again and open the churches. This is going on right next door. If Orban was such popular leader and country is very corrupt non stop and Biden should be sent to clean it up – they would try here. The convinced much of the world Orban is dictator and needs to be removed- the US ambassador here would be all on board to make it happen. NATO is a clown show and would not exist with out the US. has 40 US bases Germany says a lot. After no blacks here it was shocking how weak EU leaders are- just as bad as left in the US
Don’t be surprised if Fidesz politicians end up claiming refugee status in Russia after Tisza takes office and uncovers what has been going on. The Fat Man will likely end up in Sochi with a villa and yacht provided by his master Putin.
Russia provides safe haven for political prisoners. This is almost amusing. A refugee feels safer in Russia than a wester EU nation.