A report by Ellenpont has alleged the existence of a coordinated disinformation network linked to opposition figures and pro-Ukraine messaging in Hungary ahead of the parliamentary elections.
According to the report, the issue came into focus after Irina Pugacheva, who is described as being connected to the Ukrainian leadership, made statements about former Ukrainian security official Hryhoriy Omelchenko. Omelchenko had previously made threats against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, which Pugacheva reportedly sought to downplay on social media.
The report claims that elements of the Hungarian opposition media and online influencers echoed similar arguments, presenting the statements as part of political discourse rather than as direct threats.
Among those mentioned is András Fekete-Győr, former leader of the Momentum party, who is supporting opposition figure Péter Magyar. The report alleges that Fekete-Győr has been involved in building an online influencer network aimed at amplifying political messaging and mobilising younger voters.
This network is said to operate alongside a broader social media ecosystem. The report claims that hundreds of accounts with limited or no organic followings have been used to share content linked to opposition figures and media outlets, thereby increasing visibility through platform algorithms.
It further alleges that these accounts contribute to artificially boosting engagement on social media platforms, particularly Meta’s Facebook, by generating shares and interactions that expand the reach of certain political narratives.
The report also highlights the role of András Jámbor, a former MP, who announced the launch of an online campaign support initiative aimed at strengthening the electoral prospects of the Tisza Party. The initiative collects donations through the Action Network, a platform widely used in international political campaigns.
According to the article, Action Network has been utilized in major fundraising efforts in the United States, including support for political campaigns associated with Kamala Harris. The report suggests that such connections indicate links to broader international donor networks.
The analysis argues that similarities in messaging, organisational structures and campaign objectives point to coordination between different actors involved in online communication and political mobilisation.
It also claims that these activities coincide with broader geopolitical tensions, including disputes over energy supplies such as the Druzhba oil pipeline.
The report concludes that the alleged network combines financial support mechanisms with coordinated content distribution, and suggests that it may influence the broader information environment during the election period.
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