The left is just laughing about the Ukrainian blackmail…
Zelenskyy has now kept the Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline, which supplies Hungary, closed for 43 days because Hungary’s anti-war national government irritates them. When asked about the oil blockade, Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, a politician from the TISZA Party, did not even attempt to stand up for Hungarian interests or for low household energy prices; instead, he simply laughed mockingly.
So this is how Zelenskyy cooperates with people on the Hungarian left…
Ukraine would like to see a change of government here, and they already have their man for it. Péter Magyar simply would not be able to say no to orders coming from Kyiv. If it were up to him, our money could be sent to the war, to multinationals, or to banks without objection—whenever such demands were made of him.
On Sunday we must show together that we will not give in to blackmail, because we stand for Hungary’s peace and security.
Let’s meet at the Peace March—our country needs us now!
According to Ruszin-Szendi, it is actually quite funny that Zelenskyy shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline. Do you also find that very funny? I find it extremely outrageous. And it is deeply sad that TISZA Party politicians are laughing about Hungary being put in a difficult position.
The Druzhba pipeline has not been restarted from the Alamindron direction. Do you have a connection with Ukraine? With the Zelenskyy administration?
But I know why they like this situation. Quite simply because they have aligned themselves with Zelenskyy in order to remove us from power so that Ukraine’s interests can be fulfilled and served. For example:
- Ukraine’s EU accession
- Cutting Hungary off from Russian gas
- Sending our money and weapons to Ukraine
We, however, do not support this and will continue to oppose it.
1️⃣ Construction of an External Enemy (enemy framing)
Excerpt
“Zelenskyy has now kept the Druzhba oil pipeline supplying Hungary closed for 43 days.”
Technique
The communication presents an external actor – Ukraine and Zelenskyy – as the main cause of the conflict.
Key elements
- “Ukrainian blackmail”
- “oil blockade”
- “Zelenskyy shut it down”
Goal
➡️ to present the political conflict as an international threat
➡️ to trigger a defensive reaction in the reader
Effect
The reader may develop the perception that:
- “Hungary is under attack”
- “external forces are trying to pressure us”
2️⃣ Designation of an Internal Enemy (internal enemy framing)
Excerpt
“The left is just laughing at the Ukrainian blackmail.”
“They have teamed up with Zelenskyy.”
Technique
The text portrays domestic political opponents as serving foreign interests.
Key elements
- “pro-Ukrainian left”
- “teamed up with Zelenskyy”
- “their man”
Goal
➡️ to undermine the legitimacy of the opposition
➡️ to frame the election as a question of national loyalty
Effect
The reader may perceive that:
- “they do not represent Hungarian interests”
- “they serve foreign powers”
3️⃣ Betrayal Narrative (traitor framing)
Excerpt
“Péter Magyar simply would not be able to say no to orders coming from Kyiv.”
Technique
The opposition politician is portrayed as a figure controlled by foreign actors.
Key elements
- “orders from Kyiv”
- “would not be able to say no”
Goal
➡️ to damage personal credibility
➡️ to portray the opponent as acting against national sovereignty
Effect
The reader may think:
- “he is not an independent politician”
- “he represents external interests”
4️⃣ Economic Fear Framing
Excerpt
“Our money could be sent to the war.”
“banning Russian gas”
Technique
The communication paints a picture of potential economic losses.
Key elements
- “our money going to war”
- “cheap utility costs”
Goal
➡️ to trigger fear about financial security
➡️ to frame the election as a cost-of-living issue
Effect
The reader may think:
- “if they win, everything will become more expensive”
5️⃣ Moral Outrage Framing
Excerpt
“Do you think this is funny? I think it’s extremely outrageous.”
Technique
The communication attempts to provoke a strong emotional reaction.
Key elements
- “they are laughing”
- “outrageous”
Goal
➡️ to mobilize the reader’s anger
Effect
The reader may enter an emotional state:
- “this is unacceptable”
6️⃣ “Us vs Them” Narrative (polarization framing)
Excerpt
“But we continue to reject this.”
Technique
The political landscape is divided into two camps:
- “we” = the national side
- “they” = the pro-Ukrainian left
Goal
➡️ to strengthen political group identity
Effect
The reader more easily identifies with the “we” group.
7️⃣ Mobilization (mobilization framing)
Excerpt
“Let’s meet at the Peace March.”
Technique
At the end of the message, there is a direct call to action.
Goal
➡️ to turn emotionally mobilized supporters into political participants
Overall Structure of the Communication
The message follows a typical campaign communication structure:
1️⃣ external threat – Ukraine
2️⃣ internal traitor – the left / opposition
3️⃣ economic danger – utilities, money, war
4️⃣ moral outrage – “they are laughing at us”
5️⃣ group identity – “us vs them”
6️⃣ mobilization – Peace March
This structure is a very common model in political propaganda communication.