Hungary has condemned what it describes as an increasingly dangerous pattern of Russian hybrid activity in Europe, offering its “full solidarity” to Germany after Berlin accused Moscow of involvement in an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said Hungary was “deeply concerned” by the growing number and intensity of Russian hybrid operations on European soil.
“Recent incidents in Germany demonstrate an increasingly dangerous and reckless pattern of behaviour that poses a serious threat to European security and resilience,” she wrote on X.
The foreign minister added that Hungary was ready to support Germany in tackling hybrid threats.
Hungary is deeply concerned by the growing number and intensity of Russian hybrid activities on European soil. Recent incidents in Germany demonstrate an increasingly dangerous and reckless pattern of behaviour that poses a serious threat to European security and resilience.…
— Anita Orban (@_OrbanAnita) September 1, 2026
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The statement came after Germany formally accused Russia on 1 September of being behind an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
German authorities reportedly discovered a drone carrying explosives at the airport in August, close to several Ukrainian cargo aircraft. Evidence gathered at the scene was said to point towards Russian involvement.
Berlin responded by summoning Russia’s ambassador and ordering the closure of Russia’s Consulate General in Bonn, among other measures. Moscow has denied any involvement in the incident.
The alleged attack is being investigated as part of a larger pattern of suspected Russian hybrid operations in Europe, which have included alleged sabotage, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns and other forms of covert activity.
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Orbán said these developments demonstrated the need for Europe to strengthen its ability to withstand hybrid threats.
“In the face of these challenges, strengthening the resilience, unity and collective preparedness of the European Union and NATO is more important than ever,” she said.
Hungary also expressed its willingness to help Germany respond to the threats, saying it stood in “full solidarity” with its European partner. The position is notable given Hungary’s traditionally more accommodating relationship with Moscow compared with many other EU and NATO members.
Under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Budapest frequently criticised EU sanctions against Russia and maintained diplomatic and economic links with Moscow even as relations between Russia and the West deteriorated following the invasion of Ukraine.
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