The death threat from Zelensky is outrageous.
After Hungary has provided every possible form of assistance to its neighboring country for five years, the Ukrainian president responds with an oil blockade and a life-threatening threat against our country’s prime minister. We know that Zelensky wants a change of government here, because he would like to place a pro-Ukrainian puppet in power who would not be able to say no to these demands.
Viktor Orbán received these threats and we are being blackmailed simply because we are not willing to send either weapons or money into this senseless war. We are the only ones standing firmly for Hungarian interests, which is why Fidesz is the reliable choice.
I never thought that in this election campaign we would have to witness Ukrainians—whom we have been helping with humanitarian support for four years in this war—issuing death threats against the Hungarian prime minister. President Zelensky even said that he would give the address of the Hungarian prime minister to his armed forces so that they could “have a conversation with him.”
This is completely outrageous and unbelievable. And what did Viktor Orbán do to deserve this? Only one thing: he represents Hungarian interests rather than Ukrainian ones, just as a responsible Hungarian prime minister should.
The whole conflict stems from the fact that Zelensky does not like our response to their own decision to shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline. In response, we said that as long as they play such games against Hungarians, we will not be willing to support any decisions that favor Ukraine.
Let’s not be treated like fools or played with. On April 12, Hungarians will stand up for Hungarian interests—and they will continue to do so afterward. We see through what is happening, and we know who is standing with Hungarians in this situation, and who is cooperating with the Ukrainians even now. Because regarding the shutdown of the Druzhba pipeline, we know very well that it was discussed in Munich with the mediation of pro-war European politicians, together with the Ukrainians and the Tisza Party.
1️⃣ Claim without evidence (fabricated claim / unsupported assertion)
Excerpt
“Zelensky has issued a death threat against the Hungarian Prime Minister.”
Technique
The text begins with an extremely serious claim:
➡️ “death threat”
However, this is not a quotation, and it is not accompanied by:
- a specific sentence
- a source
- the full context
The communication therefore presents an interpretation as if it were a fact.
Goal
- a shocking opening
- triggering an immediate emotional reaction
- putting the reader into a defensive mindset
Effect
The reader may feel that:
➡️ Hungary is under a direct life-threatening danger.
This significantly overrides rational interpretation.
2️⃣ Distortion of words (quote distortion)
Excerpt
“he will give the address of the Hungarian Prime Minister to his armed forces”
Technique
Propaganda often:
- extracts a fragment of a sentence
- assigns a new meaning to it
A diplomatic or political remark is then interpreted as if it were:
➡️ a military threat.
Goal
to portray the opponent as aggressive and irrational.
Effect
The reader may feel that:
➡️ Ukraine might even be preparing a physical attack against Hungary.
3️⃣ Construction of an external enemy (external enemy framing)
Excerpt
“the Ukrainians … are issuing a deadly threat to the Hungarian Prime Minister”
Technique
The communication designates a foreign enemy:
➡️ Ukraine
➡️ Zelensky
This is a classic mobilizing propaganda tool.
Goal
- to elevate the political conflict into a national security issue
- to place the government in the role of defender
Effect
The voter may feel that:
➡️ this is not an internal political debate
➡️ but rather an attack against Hungary.
4️⃣ Linking internal opponents with an external enemy (dual enemy framing)
Excerpt
“they discussed it together with the Tisza Party in Munich”
Technique
The propaganda merges two actors into a single block:
external enemy
➡️ Ukraine
domestic political opponent
➡️ Tisza Party
Goal
to portray the opposition as serving foreign interests.
Effect
The voter may feel that:
➡️ the opposition is not simply representing a different political view
➡️ but is “collaborating” with foreign actors.
5️⃣ Conspiracy narrative (conspiracy framing)
Excerpt
“they discussed it in Munich with the Ukrainians and the Tisza Party”
Technique
The text suggests a secret background deal.
What is missing:
- evidence
- a concrete event
- documentation
Goal
- creating suspicion
- delegitimizing the political opponent
Effect
The reader may feel that:
➡️ some kind of hidden background process is taking place.
6️⃣ Narrative of national identity (patriotic framing)
Excerpt
“Viktor Orbán represents Hungarian interests”
Technique
The political position is linked to national identity.
Implicit message:
➡️ those who disagree are acting against Hungarian interests.
Goal
- turning a political debate into a moral issue
- legitimizing the speaker’s side
Effect
The reader may feel that:
➡️ the election becomes a patriotic duty.
7️⃣ Threat narrative combined with electoral mobilization (threat-mobilization framing)
Excerpt
“the Hungarian people will stand up on April 12”
Technique
The communication connects the threat narrative with electoral mobilization.
Goal
to transform emotional reaction into voting motivation.
Effect
The reader may feel that:
➡️ the election is part of defending the nation.
8️⃣ Hero narrative (leader hero framing)
Excerpt
“Viktor Orbán received threats because he defends Hungarian interests”
Technique
The leader is portrayed as a defender under attack.
Goal
- personal legitimization
- strengthening loyalty around the leader
Effect
The reader may feel that:
➡️ the leader is taking attacks on himself for our sake.
Summary
The text is not primarily information, but campaign communication combining several propaganda techniques.
Main elements:
1️⃣ threat narrative
2️⃣ distortion of quotations
3️⃣ construction of an external enemy
4️⃣ linking the domestic opposition with foreign actors
5️⃣ conspiracy framing
6️⃣ patriotic mobilization
7️⃣ leader-hero narrative
8️⃣ electoral mobilization
Core structure of the narrative:
➡️ external threat + internal betrayal + strong leader
This is one of the most common modern political propaganda structures.