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Hungarians in fear after years of sitting next to Putin; now given vital role: "Remove her—she must not have access to sensitive information

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Hungarian rights groups have raised urgent concerns over the appointment of Vladimir Putin's former interpreter to a key role in an international election monitoring mission just days before Hungary holds its crucial vote next month. Daria Boyarskaya, who worked alongside President Alexander Lukashenko and served as Russia's top translator for years under Dmitry Medvedev until 2018 when she was replaced by Maria Kalinina following the Ukraine invasion in February is set to oversee elections ahead of an upcoming European Parliament vote on March 3.

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    Hungarian rights groups are concerned about the appointment of Vladimir Putin's former interpreter to a key role in an international election monitoring mission.
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    Daria Bojarskaia has been working as Russia President Putin's translator and aide for many years before taking on this new position ahead of Hungary elections next month.
Mar 20 "Mađari u strahu zbog ruskog uplitanja: Ključnu ulogu imat će z̗ena koja je godinama bila uz Putina (Vecernji.hr)"
Mar 19, 23 "O fosta interpreta a lui Vladimir Putin primit un rol cheie in supravegherea alegerilor din Ungaria. Daria Boyarskaya will oversee the OSCE election monitoring mission ahead of Hungary's crucial vote next month."
Mar 19, 23 "Concerns raised over role of ex-Putin interpreter monitoring Hungarian elections amid fears of Russian interference (The Guardian)"