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Russian intelligence proposes assassination plot against Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán

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A recent report from the Washington Post indicates that a unit of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service has proposed orchestrating an attack on Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister and former president.

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    According to Hungarian media reports from March 21st citing Russian intelligence sources and officials, a plot was planned against Prime Minister Victor Orbán.
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    The alleged motive for the assassination attempt is reportedly an improvement of political polling ratings (rejting).
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    Russian agents allegedly proposed organizing such attacks as part of their broader strategy to change campaign paradigms in Hungary.
[Mar 21, 09:31] A Hungarian official stated that a Russian intelligence agent suggested planning an assassination against Victor Orbán.
[Mar 21, 10:30] Sources indicated the proposed attack would fundamentally change campaign paradigms in Hungary according to Russian intelligence agents.