Marlène Laruelle: 'Orban's defeat is a particularly strategic loss for Russia'
- Posted on April 29, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat represents a significant strategic setback for Russian interests in Europe. The Hungarian leader, whose anti-Ukraine rhetoric aligned with Kremlin narratives questioning European commitment to support, has lost political influence. According to Marlène Laruelle, this development undermines Putin's broader geopolitical strategy, though the struggle against authoritarian governance in Europe remains ongoing and complex.
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Marlène Laruelle: 'Orban's defeat is a particularly strategic loss for Russia'
The setback for the former Hungarian prime minister, who fueled the Kremlin's narrative that Europe is reluctant to support Ukraine, weakens Vladimir Putin's plans, even though the battle against illiberalism is far from won, explains the historian and political scientist in an interview with Le Monde.
