Protest in Front of the Ukrainian Embassy – Zelensky, the Oil Pipeline, and the Debate in Hungarian Politics 2026.03.06


He’s about to spit. But why? But why? You are disgusting. But why? Then what should be done? Should we just let it happen? Okay, okay. Please! Because he is cutting my throat for the Hungarian light. Maybe there are events where mostly older people are present, but the events I went to had a lot of young people. But calm down, let’s clarify this at the beginning, because we really don’t want to travel and I’m glad they saw you and you should do good work.

We do not owe Ukraine anything, but absolutely nothing. We owe them nothing!

The National Resistance Movement called Fidesz supporters to the streets to protest against President Zelensky, and we came here and asked the participants.

Why did you think it was important to come to this protest?

Well, we see what is happening. The fact that the Prime Minister is being threatened. And in general the fact that our energy security, or that we can get fuel, is in danger. I think nobody has the right to do that. We have the right that this oil pipeline should be opened.

And to be honest, I am worried about what will happen. Because this is obviously a political, how should I say, blackmail. Rather than something that happens because of a technical reason.

And I think that if everyone is talking about their rights, and about how every country should have them, especially since in theory this should get a green light. So I think that every Hungarian has a duty. And completely independent of party politics it is important that we stand up for our own country.

Now we have to stand up more and more strongly for normality, because it is now completely starting to disappear. The many lies and hypocrisy completely take away the common sense of some people.

Because I would not like Hungary to be harmed, and the Hungarian prime minister to be threatened. I am not a Fidesz supporter, but now I have to stand next to them.

Who will you vote for, if it is not a secret?

For the first time in my life maybe Fidesz. And should I tell you why? Because of the war situation.

Otherwise I was with Mi Hazánk, and I still find Mi Hazánk more sympathetic. But now the situation is that it is more important that Tisza should go away than that Mi Hazánk achieves a better result.

The country must declare everything with which it protests against what Ukraine and its allies are doing.

It was interesting what you said, that you travel around the country. Why do you think the government will change today? The pro-government rallies have far fewer young people than the other side.

Interestingly I do not experience that. I go to many events, even anti-war gatherings. I take photos with a lot of young people.

I think that obviously a conservative-valued person has a certain age threshold until they mature enough to understand why we turn from that great rebellious freedom into a conscious and responsible person.

But those whose parents pass this on to the younger generation — it can be seen that they did a good job, because I do not experience this actually.

Maybe there are events where mostly older people are present, but the events I went to had many young people.

We went to many pro-government demonstrations in recent times, and our experience was that there were very few young people present there as well. Why do you think that is?

I don’t know. I have no idea.

But you also noticed this difference, that at the opposition events there are more young people.

I haven’t looked at it from that perspective yet, but from now on I will.

Young people grew up in a social system that does not know the past. I still know it. The other system too.

And I know that when they tell people that, well, you know, you have an Audi, you have a Volkswagen, and you can afford all this now. So politics does not interest them so much.

Young people generally are not interested in politics, because many other things are more important to them — social relationships. I think that is mainly the reason.

When I was younger I was not very interested either.

Why are young people not at such demonstrations?

They have been brainwashed. Unfortunately.

They are at home. But maybe here there are a bit more young people than usual.

Unfortunately this is the failure of education policy that Fidesz also does. Sorry, let me criticize them a bit.

Hungarian youth must be raised to patriotism, and if someone is a patriot then they know that this is where they belong.

I’ll spit right away. But why? Why? You are disgusting. Why?

He got nervous.

Yes, he saw this sign I had and got nervous.

Why do you think that is?

Well… because their propaganda says something else.

These people are filthy.

I don’t think they are filthy.

Orbán Viktor also talked about a new world order forming, where America and China are strengthening. And we can see that we are now between two chairs, and that is where the conflict comes from. If you had to choose in this new world order, whose side should we stand on?

The Russians. So next to China.

The kid is from Momentum, be careful!

I am not from Momentum. Of course not. Completely independent.

But why would I be from Momentum? I don’t understand that.

If China stands next to Russia, there is nothing wrong with that.

And one more important thing: we should leave the EU and NATO. The EU indebts us and leads us into war, and NATO also leads us into war. Hungary should move toward neutrality.

Yesterday Magyar Péter also condemned Zelensky’s threat, and today the European Commission also condemned his words. But after that today the Ukrainian money couriers were caught, and this very interesting situation developed. How much do you think this helps peace and restarting the oil pipeline?

I think that if we look back one month, how things stood then — clearly events are getting harsher day by day. And this is what really frightened me as well.

As a mother, as a Hungarian, and as a musician.

The fact that I travel around the country, I would like to reach as many places as possible. And if we are really talking about the possibility that our basic needs could be threatened, then I think people should wake up and realize that there is a problem.

We should not trivialize it or say that there is no war danger and everything is exaggerated. We can clearly see that this is not the case.

Otherwise why would Zelensky send such messages to the Hungarian prime minister or to Hungarians?

Okay, okay, okay. Please, because he cuts my throat for Hungarian everything, or something like that, and one of his friends.

Do you want a sandwich?

No thanks.

Why?

Hi! Hello! Hi! How are you?

Fine thanks, and you?

Great thanks.

And now a quick interview?

Still no.

Why?

The maximum you got out of me was that question, and you see, even you felt uncomfortable because they said you were stammering — but I think you were very good.

For me it is uncomfortable that afterward that… who was it… the body language analyst said incredible things.

Wait, listen to this one thing. Were you aware that there was a wasp on you there?

Yes, it was there.

Okay but let’s clarify this at the beginning, because we really don’t want trouble, and I’m glad you saw us and I wish you good work.

What happened today in Hungary, that the Ukrainian money couriers were caught — how much does this bring us closer to peace and restarting the Druzhba pipeline shipments?

I do not really understand the question, because the story that these are legal money couriers transporting money from Raiffeisen from Austria along the M5 to Ukraine is a cheap lie.

These are obviously black funds.

What did they think, that sooner or later they would not be caught?

What should be done? Should we just let it happen?

And whose money is this? Where is it going? How much of it will stay here? Are there answers to these questions?

The Ukrainians know that as long as there is a sovereign national government in Hungary, Hungary will stay out.

We will not send soldiers, we will not allow Hungarian money to be taken away, and we will not allow Ukraine into the European Union.

They want a pro-Ukraine government to come into power, led by a Ukraine-friendly prime minister.

But this will not happen in Hungary.

There will not be a pro-Ukraine government. And Hungary will not have a Ukraine-friendly prime minister.

This is as certain as we are standing here.

Orbán Viktor also said that a new world order is emerging. And we see that this will be decided between America and China. Russia clearly chose China.

Where do you think Hungary’s place is?

Because we see that Trump already introduced sanctions against those buying Russian oil and gas. Hungary got one year of exemption from these sanctions.

So where is our place? Next to China or next to America?

Well, I think Orbán Viktor is trying to maintain what is called connectivity — good economic relations with everyone.

But we can see that this does not work now.

Well nothing works immediately. Sooner or later something will emerge.

Hungary is not in a political or economic position to choose one side.

When Hungary chose sides in the First World War and in the Second World War, it paid a very bloody price — territorially and in human lives.

Orbán Viktor as prime minister must decide very wisely so that the Hungarian nation survives.

Did you come here today as a counter-protester?

Well I cannot exactly say that. I tried to come to this demonstration and I was curious whether they would let me in.

And what reactions did you get from the protesters?

The sign clearly says that people are killed with Russian gas prices. So clearly there is an anti-Russian narrative present.

And here it is, let’s say, a relatively pro-Russian demonstration.

Yes, I have protested before, I have spoken about this before, even in my community.

They asked me then whether I hate all Fidesz supporters.

I answered that my mother also voted for Fidesz. Should I hate her too?

We must live together with our compatriots.

Yes, yes, we also saw that.

It says that people are killed with Russian oil.

That is right.

A Christian person would not do such a thing.

Now this sign with this text does not belong here, this is a Fidesz event. Go to the Tisza party supporters.

But isn’t it true?

No.

Why?

Because you can bake bread with it.

And transport medicine and food.

Hi everyone! It looks very good, there are many of us now.

You cannot run much else with it, so he is not right.

They should take it away from him.

This was our report from in front of the Ukrainian Embassy.

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Bye!

alexa

Enough with the theatrics.

Péter Magyar is now pretending that he has nothing to do with what is happening, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy is openly pressuring Hungary over the oil pipeline. Their objective is clear: to put pressure on the country so that a pro-Ukrainian government comes to power in Hungary.

But let’s look at the facts.

Which party’s representatives appeared in the European Parliament wearing T-shirts with the Ukrainian flag and repeatedly voted for banning Russian energy, providing financial support to Ukraine, and accelerating Ukraine’s EU accession? Tisza.

Which party campaigned in favor of Ukraine joining the European Union? Tisza.

Which party’s defense minister candidate shouted “Slava Ukraini”? Tisza.

And which party leader paid tribute at Ukrainian military graves while saying nothing about the forcibly conscripted ethnic Hungarians from Transcarpathia? Again, Tisza.

Meanwhile, Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian leadership themselves say that the oil blockade is meant to help “pro-Ukrainian” forces come to power in Hungary.

👉 The difference is simple:

  • They would phase out cheap energy.
  • We will protect it.
  • They answer to Brussels and Kyiv.
  • We answer to Hungary.

The stakes are Hungary’s energy security and the livelihood of Hungarian families.

🟠 Fidesz is the safe choice.


Péter Magyar is pretending that he has nothing to do with the Ukrainian pressure we have seen in recent days, while it is clear that they are cooperating with the Ukrainians in order to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power in Hungary. That is exactly what the Tisza party represents.

So let’s look at the facts about what Péter Magyar and his allies have done so far.

Who was it whose party members sat in the European Parliament wearing Ukrainian-flag T-shirts and openly supported Ukraine?
Whose party voted for abandoning Russian oil and other Russian energy sources in the European Parliament?
Whose party campaigned for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union?
Whose ally repeatedly shouted “Slava Ukraini”?

And who was the party leader who paid tribute at the graves of Ukrainian soldiers while remaining silent when ethnic Hungarians were forcibly conscripted in Transcarpathia?

We know exactly that Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian leadership themselves are interested in seeing the next Hungarian prime minister called Péter Magyar.

Why? Because they want Péter Magyar and his allies to lobby for Ukraine’s EU accession by 2027, and they also want Hungary to abandon cheap Russian energy.

We all know what that would mean: the end of utility price reductions.

We continue to stand with Hungarian families, while Péter Magyar and his allies stand with Ukraine.

That is what will be at stake in April.

And that is why Fidesz is the safe choice.

The following text is a classic campaign-style political propaganda message that combines several well-known communication and manipulation techniques. The goal is not primarily factual information, but rather to trigger emotional reactions, strengthen a political camp, and mobilize voters.


🎭 Propaganda and manipulation techniques in the text

1️⃣ Construction of an enemy image (demonization)

Excerpt

“Zelensky is openly blackmailing Hungary.”
“They want to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power.”

Technique

👉 constructing an external enemy (Ukraine)
👉 assigning an internal enemy (Péter Magyar / Tisza)

Goal

To create the impression that Hungary is under external pressure or attack, and that the opposition is an instrument of that pressure.

Effect

  • strong emotional reaction
  • defensive political reflex

2️⃣ Guilt by association

Excerpt

“wearing Ukrainian-flag T-shirts in the European Parliament”
“Slava Ukraini”

Technique

👉 linking a political actor to another country through symbolic gestures

Goal

To portray the opponent as serving foreign interests.

Effect

Readers may develop the perception that:

➡️ “they do not represent Hungarian interests.”


3️⃣ Selective examples (cherry-picking)

Excerpt

references to specific European Parliament votes and symbolic gestures

Technique

👉 presenting only examples that support the desired narrative
👉 omitting context and other decisions or votes

Goal

To construct a simple and one-sided political storyline.

Effect

Complex political decisions appear simplified and one-dimensional.


4️⃣ Dramatization of threat

Excerpt

“the country’s energy security and the livelihood of Hungarian families are at stake”

Technique

👉 emphasizing existential danger

Goal

To create the feeling that:

➡️ “if the opposition wins, serious consequences will follow.”

Effect

  • fear
  • political mobilization

5️⃣ False dilemma (binary framing)

Excerpt

“They would eliminate cheap energy, we will protect it.”
“They answer to Brussels and Kyiv, we answer to Hungary.”

Technique

👉 reducing a complex political choice to two simple options.

Goal

To simplify the decision for voters:

  • either the government
  • or forces acting against national interests

Effect

Political nuance and complexity disappear.


6️⃣ Repetition (classic propaganda technique)

The second half of the text almost completely repeats the same claims.

Technique

👉 continuous repetition of key messages

Goal

To embed the narrative in the audience’s mind.

Effect

Repeated claims may appear more credible, even without proof.


📊 The simplified narrative behind the propaganda

The communication builds a very simple political framework:

Narrative

➡️ Ukraine = blackmail and threat
➡️ Péter Magyar / Tisza = representatives of Ukrainian interests
➡️ Fidesz = defender of Hungarian families and cheap energy


⚖️ Summary

The text is a typical election campaign message that combines several techniques:

  • construction of an external enemy
  • linking the political opponent to foreign interests
  • dramatization of threat
  • simplified binary political choice
  • repetition and emotional mobilization

The aim is not to present the complex political situation, but to create an emotionally powerful and easily understandable political narrative.

alexandra

As a mother, I know that there is no greater worry than when we fear for our children.
When they leave for school in the morning or go out for entertainment in the evening, we only want one thing: that they come home safely.

But how could they be safe if Budapest’s nightlife venues operate as drug hubs?

Drugs are not part of culture, no matter what Dávid Vitézy, Gergely Karácsony, or the Tisza faction claim.

❌ The police shut down a venue called Turbina for 30 days after a Tunisian man was found selling drugs there. An arrest warrant has already been issued against him.

Drugs are the enemy of our children’s and young people’s future. While the government is taking tough action against dealers through the Delta program, Budapest is still following the liberal, pro-drug strategy of the left.

👉 Together with the Budapest Fidesz faction, we have repeatedly proposed that the City Assembly adopt a real anti-drug strategy, but due to the lack of support from Gergely Karácsony and the Tisza Party, it could not be passed. In practice, this means they said yes to the current situation and to drug use among young people.

We will not give up: we continue to stand for zero tolerance. We will protect Hungarian youth from the harmful effects of drugs!

🟠 That is why Fidesz is the safe choice!


For the next 30 days, techno definitely won’t be booming here, because the police have shut down this nightclub. A Tunisian man was selling drugs at this venue, and an arrest warrant has already been issued for him.

I believe that nightlife venues are not meant to become drug dens. No matter what Gergely Karácsony or Dávid Vitézy claim, drugs are not part of culture and have no place there.

We continue to stand for zero tolerance, because drugs take away young people’s future and their opportunities.

Unfortunately, drugs remain a serious problem in Budapest today. The government has taken strong action against drug dealers through the Delta program. However, in Budapest there is still a strategy in place that can be described as liberal and pro-drug.

We have tried several times to bring a proposal before the City Assembly to create a real anti-drug strategy, but without the support of Gergely Karácsony and the Tisza Party, it could not be adopted.

In effect, they stood by the current situation and implied that it is acceptable in a major city if young people use drugs.

We disagree with that. We believe that every Hungarian young person must be protected from the very harmful effects of drugs.

The following text is a classic campaign-style political communication that combines several well-known propaganda and persuasion techniques.
Its goal is not merely to provide information, but to trigger emotional reactions, strengthen political alignment, and mobilize voters.


🎭 Propaganda and Communication Techniques in Alexandra’s Message

The simplified narrative of the communication

➡️ Drugs / Budapest nightlife venues = danger to young people
➡️ Karácsony / Vitézy / Tisza = “pro-drug” politics
➡️ Government / Fidesz = order, protection, zero tolerance

The entire message constructs a very simple political framework:

danger → responsible opponent → government offering the solution


1️⃣ Emotional identification – the “concerned mother” narrative

Excerpt

“As a mother, I know there is no greater worry than fearing for our children.”

Technique

👉 using a personal role
👉 activating parental fears

Goal

To make readers see the speaker not as a political actor, but as a worried parent.

Effect

Political statements appear more credible because they start from a personal emotion.


2️⃣ Fear appeal

Excerpt

“How could they be safe if Budapest’s nightlife venues operate as drug dens?”

Technique

👉 dramatizing danger
👉 generalization

Goal

To make the issue appear larger and more widespread than a single incident.

Effect

Readers may develop the impression that:

➡️ “Budapest is full of drugs”
➡️ “young people are in danger”


3️⃣ Generalizing from a single case

Excerpt

“The police closed the Turbina nightclub for 30 days…”

Technique

👉 anecdotal evidence (a single example)

Goal

To build a general problem from a specific incident.

Effect

Readers may easily conclude that:

➡️ this is not an isolated case
➡️ this characterizes the whole city


4️⃣ Political scapegoating

Excerpt

“Dávid Vitézy, Gergely Karácsony and the Tisza faction”

Technique

👉 clearly assigning blame

Goal

To link the drug problem directly to political opponents.

Effect

A complex social issue becomes a simple narrative:

➡️ “if they are in power → drugs”
➡️ “if we are in power → order”


5️⃣ Labeling

Excerpt

“liberal, pro-drug strategy”

Technique

👉 using political labels

Goal

To place opponents into a negative ideological category.

Effect

Readers respond to the label itself, rather than evaluating specific policies or decisions.


6️⃣ False dichotomy

The implicit message of the text:

➡️ either zero tolerance
➡️ or pro-drug policies

Technique

👉 presenting two extreme options

Reality

Drug policy usually includes several approaches:

  • prevention
  • harm reduction
  • treatment
  • law enforcement measures
  • combinations of these strategies

7️⃣ Repetition (propaganda repetition)

The message repeatedly emphasizes:

  • drugs
  • zero tolerance
  • protecting young people
  • the left being pro-drug

Goal

To reinforce the message in the reader’s mind.

Repetition is one of the most fundamental techniques of propaganda.


8️⃣ “Us vs. them” framing

Narrative structure

Us

  • the government
  • Fidesz
  • order
  • protection

Them

  • the left
  • liberals
  • pro-drug policies

Effect

A political disagreement is transformed into a moral conflict.


9️⃣ Campaign closing message

Excerpt

“That is why Fidesz is the safe choice!”

Technique

👉 political call-to-action

Goal

To conclude the entire narrative with a clear electoral message.


Summary

The text follows a typical campaign communication model:

1️⃣ personal story (mother and child)
2️⃣ construction of a threat (drugs)
3️⃣ identification of a scapegoat (the opposition)
4️⃣ presentation of a solution (the government)
5️⃣ electoral mobilization

This structure is one of the most commonly used patterns in modern political communication.

balazska

Residents of North Pest understand what is at stake! Zelensky wants to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power in Hungary, led by Péter Magyar! This is what we must prevent!

I know that from downtown, from liberal circles, it may seem unbelievable, but here in North Pest, in the suburbs, everyone clearly understands the disgusting way Zelensky threatened the Prime Minister yesterday. But everyone also clearly understands and sees how Péter Magyar is acting in this matter. Péter Magyar is a man of Brussels and Kyiv, and he wants to form a pro-Ukrainian government. Zelensky helps him in this, as do Manfred Weber and Ursula von der Leyen.

We Hungarians — the majority of Hungarians — do not want this.

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The following text is a classic campaign-style political propaganda message that combines several well-known rhetorical and manipulation techniques.
Its primary goal is not to provide information, but to generate fear, reinforce political camps, and mobilize voters.

Simplified narrative of the communication

➡️ Zelenskyy / foreign actors = a threat to Hungary
➡️ Péter Magyar = a politician serving foreign interests
➡️ Fidesz / the government = the defender of Hungarian interests


🎭 Propaganda and manipulation techniques in the text

1️⃣ Construction of an external enemy (external enemy framing)

Excerpt

“Zelenskyy … wants to bring a pro-Ukrainian government to power in Hungary.”

Technique

👉 presenting an external threat

Goal

To frame the political conflict as an international attack on Hungary.

Effect

Readers may develop the impression that
foreign forces are trying to influence Hungary.


2️⃣ Conspiracy narrative

Excerpt

“Zelenskyy is helping him, Manfred Weber is helping him, and Ursula von der Leyen is helping him.”

Technique

👉 linking several actors together in an alleged background plan

Goal

To portray the political opponent as part of a foreign network.

Effect

The message suggests that the political opponent
is not an independent actor but serves external interests.


3️⃣ “Us vs. them” polarization

Excerpt

“We Hungarians… do not want this.”

Technique

👉 rhetoric based on group identity

Goal

To frame the message as a matter of national identity.

Effect

Readers can more easily identify with the “us” group,
while the opponent appears as an outsider.


4️⃣ Urban–suburban divide

Excerpt

“It may seem unbelievable from the inner city… but here in North Pest everyone understands.”

Technique

👉 contrasting social groups

Goal

To portray the opponent’s supporters as a detached elite.

Effect

Suburban and provincial voters are given a shared identity in the communication.


5️⃣ Dramatization and moral outrage

Excerpt

“threatened him in a disgusting way”

Technique

👉 use of strong emotional language

Goal

To provoke outrage and anger in the reader.

Effect

The emotional reaction becomes stronger than rational evaluation.


6️⃣ Political labeling

Excerpt

“pro-Ukrainian government”

Technique

👉 simplified political labeling

Goal

To place the opponent’s politics into a single negative category.

Effect

The message simplifies the political debate.


Summary

The text is a typical mobilizing campaign message that:

  • constructs an external enemy
  • uses a conspiracy narrative
  • contrasts social and political groups
  • relies on strong emotional language

The primary objectives of the communication are:

➡️ to generate fear and outrage
➡️ to reinforce the political camp
➡️ to mobilize voters.

alexa

❗ I call on the city leadership — Gergely Karácsony and the Tisza faction of the Budapest Assembly — to immediately remove the Ukrainian flag from City Hall.

After everything that has happened, how can that flag still be flying on the building of the nation’s capital? Zelensky has issued what was described as a deadly threat against Viktor Orbán, Ukraine has been blackmailing Hungary for weeks by refusing to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline, and they are also threatening us because we brought home two Hungarian prisoners of war from Russian captivity.

👉 It is time for the Tisza faction to support the removal of the Ukrainian flag as well — unless they want to continue cooperating with Zelensky, as they have done so far. Péter Magyar’s pretence will not fool anyone; Hungarians know exactly that he represents Ukrainian interests.

We will not allow Hungary to be blackmailed, and we will defend Hungarian interests. That is why Fidesz is the only safe choice.

Even today, the Ukrainian flag is still flying above City Hall. After Zelensky allegedly issued a deadly threat against the Hungarian prime minister yesterday, after Ukraine has been continuously blackmailing Hungary and deliberately refusing to reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline, and after they are now threatening us again because we brought two Hungarian prisoners of war home from Russian captivity — despite all of this, the flag of Ukraine can still be seen flying on the building of the capital of the nation.

I therefore firmly and immediately call on Mayor Gergely Karácsony to take this flag down. This flag has no place on the building of City Hall.

I also call on the factions of the Budapest Assembly — especially the Tisza faction — to support this initiative and stop cooperating with the Ukrainians.

We will not fall for this, and Hungarians will not fall for it on April 12 either. People know exactly who stands with them and defends their interests — and who stands on Ukraine’s side.

The text is a typical campaign-style political propaganda message that combines several communication techniques.
Its goal is to trigger an emotional reaction, strengthen political camps, and mobilize voters.

Simplified narrative of the message:

➡️ Ukraine / Zelenskyy = threat and blackmail
➡️ Karácsony / Tisza / Péter Magyar = serving Ukrainian interests
➡️ Fidesz = defender of Hungarian interests

Below are the main propaganda techniques used in the text.


🎭 Propaganda and manipulation techniques in the text

1️⃣ Creating an enemy image (demonization)

Excerpt

“Zelenskyy has issued a deadly threat against Viktor Orbán.”
“The Ukrainians are blackmailing us.”

Technique

👉 construction of an external enemy

Goal

To present Ukraine and its leadership as a source of danger.

Effect

The reader develops fear and hostility toward the designated enemy.


2️⃣ Scapegoating

Excerpt

“Gergely Karácsony and the Tisza faction…”
“Péter Magyar represents Ukrainian interests.”

Technique

👉 blaming political opponents for an external conflict

Goal

To portray domestic political opponents as serving foreign interests.

Effect

The opposition can be depicted not as legitimate political actors but as “traitors.”


3️⃣ Symbolic conflict (flag politics)

Excerpt

“Take down the Ukrainian flag from City Hall.”

Technique

👉 organizing political debate around a symbol

Goal

To reduce a complex political conflict to a simple visual issue.

Effect

Complex geopolitical questions appear in the form of an easily understandable symbol.


4️⃣ Suggestive claims without evidence

Excerpt

“The Ukrainians are blackmailing us.”
“They are collaborating with the Ukrainians.”

Technique

👉 repeating unproven claims

Goal

To make the accusation stick as a perceived fact in the reader’s mind.

Effect

Readers often do not examine the evidence but accept the narrative.


5️⃣ “Us vs. them” framing (polarization)

Excerpt

“We will not allow Hungary to be blackmailed.”

Technique

👉 sharp division between political camps

Goal

The message builds the following contrast:

us = Hungarian interests
them = Ukrainian interests

Effect

Readers can more easily identify with the “us” side.


6️⃣ Electoral mobilization

Excerpt

“That is why only Fidesz is the safe choice.”

Technique

👉 embedding a campaign message into a current conflict

Goal

To connect the geopolitical issue directly to the election.

Effect

Readers may develop the perception that:

➡️ the election = a security decision


📊 The overall narrative of the communication

The text constructs a very simple political storyline:

1️⃣ Ukraine threatens Hungary
2️⃣ The opposition cooperates with Ukraine
3️⃣ Fidesz is the only protection

This follows a classic three-step propaganda narrative:

➡️ danger
➡️ traitors
➡️ savior


Summary

The text is not primarily intended to provide information, but to mobilize voters emotionally.

The main techniques used are:

  • creation of an enemy image
  • scapegoating
  • symbolic conflict (the flag)
  • unproven claims
  • “us vs. them” polarization
  • electoral mobilization

alexa

We expelled the seven Ukrainian citizens who, accompanied by an intelligence general, were transporting 40 million dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kilograms of gold from Austria to Ukraine through Hungary.

Just to illustrate how large this sum is: a stack of the banknotes would roughly reach the height of the Puskás Arena, the Colosseum, or the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and would even rise higher than Vajdahunyad Castle.

In light of all this, we have questions.

Were they merely transporting the money through Hungary, or was it intended to be used here for someone’s interests?
Where exactly would this enormous amount of cash end up?

We have already seen the “golden toilet,” and we have read reports about how money can flow in ways that are impossible to trace. That is why we are demanding immediate answers.

If you also do not want your wealth to end up in Ukraine, fill out the national petition, which is now available online, and let us send a message together:

We say NO to further financing of the Russian–Ukrainian war!
We say NO to making us pay for the functioning of the Ukrainian state for the next 10 years!
We say NO to increases in utility prices caused by the war!


Ukrainian gold is raining down in Hungary.
The Hungarian tax authority (NAV) stopped a Ukrainian cash-transport vehicle carrying a Ukrainian intelligence general and several Ukrainian citizens who were transporting a large amount of money from Austria to Ukraine.

There were 35 million euros, 40 million dollars, and 9 kilograms of gold in the car.

Do you know how much money that is?

A stack of dollar bills 44 meters high, a stack of euro bills 35 meters high, and a cube of gold about the size of a Rubik’s Cube, worth nearly 500 million forints.

Why would anyone need to transport such a large amount of cash?

If it is really true, as they claim, that this was a transaction between banks, then why wouldn’t the banks simply transfer the money electronically?

And third: why would a Ukrainian intelligence officer need to escort this wealth?

We have questions, and we expect answers. After all, we have all heard the reports about the “golden toilet” of the Ukrainian war mafia.

So far, however, instead of answers, we have received only threats from Ukraine.

Brief Analysis of the Text

The quoted text is a classic political propaganda post that combines several communication techniques. The goal is not to present precise factual information, but to provoke outrage and political mobilization.


1️⃣ Dramatization of Large Numbers

Example

“40 million dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kilograms of gold”

Technique

  • repetition of shocking numbers
  • visual comparisons (Puskás Arena, the Colosseum)

Goal

To create the impression in the reader that the corruption involved is of an unbelievable scale.


2️⃣ Leading Questions

Example

“Are they just transporting it through Hungary, or is it being used here for someone’s benefit?”

Technique

  • accusation framed as a question

Goal

To lead the reader to reach the intended conclusion on their own, without evidence.


3️⃣ Building an Enemy Image

Narrative

➡️ Ukraine = corrupt / mafia-like
➡️ Hungary = in danger
➡️ petition = defense

Goal

Strengthening political loyalty and encouraging public mobilization.


4️⃣ Invoking Scandalous Stories

Example

“golden toilet”

Technique

  • referencing earlier corruption stories

Goal

To create automatic associations in the reader’s mind.


5️⃣ Call to Action

Example

“fill out the national petition”

Technique

  • political mobilization

Goal

To turn the emotional reaction into a concrete political action.


In summary

The narrative of the text is:

  • Ukraine = corrupt and threatening
  • the money transport = proof of this
  • Hungarian government / petition = defense

This structure is typical campaign communication, where the emphasis is on emotional impact rather than detailed factual information.

alexa

More than 1.1 million people have already filled out the National Petition, and now it can also be completed online.

Ukraine has escalated the situation, and its methods are unacceptable: President Zelensky has sent a death threat to the Hungarian Prime Minister, today Hungarian authorities intercepted a Ukrainian intelligence-linked gold convoy carrying 9 kilograms of gold and a large amount of cash, and the Druzhba oil pipeline has not been reopened for more than a month for political reasons by an ally of Péter Magyar.

Only Viktor Orbán can say no to the European Union membership of the Ukrainian mafia state, and say no to the war.

Today there will be a protest against financing the war and against Ukrainian blackmail at 4 p.m. in front of the Ukrainian Embassy.

More than 1.1 million people have already filled out the National Petition, and it can now also be completed online.
Let as many people as possible protest against financing the war and against Ukrainian blackmail.

Moreover, we can do this in person today at 4 p.m. in front of the Ukrainian Embassy, where Péter Szijjártó will also give a speech.
Let’s be there in as many numbers as possible!

The text you provided is a classic mobilization campaign propaganda message that combines several well-known communication techniques at the same time. The goal is not to present information accurately, but to trigger an emotional reaction and mobilize people in the streets.

The simplified narrative of the message is:

➡️ Ukraine = threat / blackmail
➡️ Viktor Orbán = the only defender
➡️ Petition / protest = necessary response

Below are the main propaganda techniques used in the text.


🎭 Propaganda and Manipulation Techniques in the Text

1️⃣ “Big number” effect (bandwagon effect)

Excerpt

“More than 1.1 million people have already filled out the National Petition.”

Technique

👉 bandwagon psychology / social proof

Goal

To suggest that
“everyone already supports this.”

Effect

Readers are more likely to join a cause when they feel that large numbers of people are already supporting it.


2️⃣ Construction of an enemy image

Excerpt

“Ukrainian mafia state”
“Ukrainian blackmail”

Technique

👉 demonization / enemy construction

Goal

To present an external actor in a uniformly negative role.

Effect

The reader feels anger and a sense of threat.


3️⃣ Emphasizing dramatic threats

Excerpt

“sent a deadly threat”

Technique

👉 dramatization

Goal

To extremely amplify the severity of an event.

Effect

Readers may feel that the country is under immediate danger.


4️⃣ Suspicious stories without evidence

Excerpt

“Ukrainian intelligence gold convoy”

Technique

👉 insinuation / conspiracy narrative

Goal

To introduce a mysterious corruption-related story.

Effect

The story is emotionally powerful, even if the details are not verifiable.


5️⃣ “Single solution” narrative

Excerpt

“Only Viktor Orbán can say no…”

Technique

👉 false dilemma

Goal

To reduce political choice to a single option.

Effect

Readers may feel:

➡️ if not him → then danger


6️⃣ Call for immediate action

Excerpt

“Protest today… at 4 PM”

Technique

👉 mobilization

Goal

To convert emotional reaction into immediate political action.

Effect

Readers react quickly instead of reflecting longer.


📊 The Real Function of the Communication

The text does not primarily provide information. Instead, it:

1️⃣ triggers an emotional reaction
2️⃣ defines political sides
3️⃣ mobilizes people (petition + protest)

This follows a classic campaign communication structure:

crisis → enemy → leader → action.

balazska trying

❗️Fresh photo from Nuremberg. Petrol and diesel are above 2 euros – that is over 800 forints.
(The photo happened to be taken at a Shell station 😜🤡)

❗️Because of the Iran crisis, the price of Western crude oil has skyrocketed on the global market.

Every opposition politician at home – led by Péter Magyar – should be ashamed for not condemning the fact that Zelenskyy, for political reasons, shut down the Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline, which is crucial for Hungary’s energy supply.

He dodges the issue, lies, puts on a performance, and plays along with Zelenskyy, hoping that a fuel crisis will sweep away the national government.

On April 12, we will also decide whether we want a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary.

The text is a typical campaign-style propaganda message that combines several classic manipulation techniques. Its goal is not to accurately present the economic situation, but rather to create fear, assign political blame, and mobilize voters.

The simplified narrative of the message is:

➡️ External crisis + Ukraine = expensive fuel
➡️ Opposition = cooperating with this
➡️ Government = protecting the country

Below are the main propaganda techniques used in the text.


🎭 Propaganda and manipulation techniques in the text

1️⃣ Selective example (cherry-picking)

Excerpt

“Fresh photo from Nuremberg… fuel above 2 euros.”

Technique

👉 presenting a single selected place and moment

Goal

To create the impression that fuel prices are extremely high everywhere.

Reality

Fuel prices vary significantly by country, by station, and over time. A single photo does not prove a broader trend.


2️⃣ Creating an external enemy

Excerpt

“Zelensky shut down the Druzhba oil pipeline.”

Technique

👉 assigning blame to an external actor

Goal

To blame a foreign actor for economic problems.

Effect

Readers may begin to blame a specific person or country instead of understanding the complex dynamics of global energy markets.


3️⃣ Domestic scapegoating

Excerpt

“Every opposition politician should be ashamed, led by Péter Magyar.”

Technique

👉 blaming a domestic political opponent

Goal

To frame the economic situation as an act of internal political betrayal.

Effect

Readers may come to believe that rising prices are the result of domestic political disloyalty.


4️⃣ Attributing motives without evidence

Excerpt

“hoping that a fuel chaos will sweep away the government”

Technique

👉 inventing motives or intentions

Goal

To portray the opponent as intentionally trying to harm the country.

Effect

The opponent is no longer seen as a political rival but as a malicious conspirator.


5️⃣ Fear-based economic messaging

Excerpt

“fuel chaos”

Technique

👉 panic-based economic narrative

Goal

To increase the emotional intensity of the message.

Effect

Voters may feel that their everyday life is under immediate threat.


6️⃣ Electoral mobilization

Excerpt

“On April 12 we will also decide…”

Technique

👉 political mobilization

Goal

To turn economic fear directly into a voting decision.

Effect

The election is framed not around policies, but around fear and political loyalty.


Summary

The core structure of the communication is:

  • creating alarm using a cherry-picked example
  • identifying an external enemy (Ukraine)
  • identifying an internal traitor (the opposition)
  • warning about economic chaos
  • then turning this narrative into a voting decision

This structure represents one of the most common patterns of classical political propaganda.

balazska

Could it be that the Hungarian tax authority (NAV) has just seized the money of the “golden-toilet” Ukrainian war mafia? A shady group is running Ukraine, and they want to drag us into the war as well!

A former Ukrainian intelligence officer and his colleagues were driving armored vehicles and transporting 40 million dollars, 35 million euros, and 9 kg of gold from Austria through Hungary toward Ukraine.
Could this be the money of the “golden-toilet” Ukrainian war mafia?
That’s it. That’s the story.

The text is a classic political propaganda post that combines several manipulation and rhetorical techniques. Its goal is not to present information accurately, but to provoke suspicion, outrage, and distrust toward Ukraine while constructing a simple political narrative.

The simplified narrative of the message:

➡️ Ukraine = a corrupt state controlled by mafia-like actors
➡️ Hungary = in danger
➡️ War = external forces are trying to drag us into it

Below are the main propaganda techniques used in the text.


🎭 Propaganda and Manipulation Techniques in the Text

1️⃣ Suggestive Question (Insinuation)

Excerpt

“Could it be that the Hungarian tax authority (NAV) seized the money of the golden-toilet Ukrainian war mafia??”

Technique

👉 insinuation without evidence

Goal

To suggest a claim that does not have to be proven.

Effect

Readers may start to think it really could be the money of a Ukrainian “war mafia,” even though no evidence is presented.


2️⃣ Creating an Enemy Image

Excerpt

“A shady group is running Ukraine.”

Technique

👉 demonization / enemy-image construction

Goal

To criminalize the leadership of an entire country.

Effect

Readers may begin to perceive Ukraine not as a partner or ally, but as a threatening and corrupt actor.


3️⃣ Criminal Framing

Excerpt

“war mafia”, “shady group”

Technique

👉 criminalizing labels

Goal

To frame political or geopolitical actors as criminals.

Effect

The conflict may appear to readers as a “mafia operation” rather than a political or military conflict.


4️⃣ Fear-Mongering

Excerpt

“They want to drag us into the war.”

Technique

👉 strengthening a sense of threat

Goal

To create the feeling that Hungary is in direct danger.

Effect

Fear can increase political mobilization and strengthen “defensive” narratives.


5️⃣ Use of Striking Numbers

Excerpt

“40 million dollars, 35 million euros and 9 kg of gold”

Technique

👉 magnitude shock / persuasive use of numbers

Goal

To make the story appear dramatic and significant.

Effect

Readers may be more likely to believe a conspiracy-like narrative when precise numbers are presented.


6️⃣ Conspiracy Narrative

Excerpt

“They are transporting the money in armored vehicles from Austria through Hungary to Ukraine.”

Technique

👉 secret network narrative

Goal

To present the story as a hidden operation taking place behind the scenes.

Effect

Readers may feel that “something big” is happening secretly and that the official media is hiding it.


7️⃣ Repetition (Propaganda Reinforcement)

Excerpt

“golden-toilet Ukrainian war mafia money”

Technique

👉 repetition of key phrases

Goal

To reinforce a negative image in the reader’s mind.

Effect

Constant repetition can make a claim feel familiar, which psychologically increases the sense that it might be true.


📊 Strategic Goal of the Communication

The post tries to trigger three main emotional reactions:

1️⃣ Outrage – “mafia money”
2️⃣ Fear – “they want to drag us into the war”
3️⃣ Distrust – “a shady group runs Ukraine”

Together these reactions lead to a simple political conclusion:

➡️ Ukraine is dangerous and corrupt
➡️ Hungary must defend itself

alexa

Strong women, strong businesses in Óbuda!

Ildikó puts incredible work into her own clothing store, which is doing well thanks to her efforts.

Of course, government support also helps: with the Széchenyi Card she is able to develop and expand her business.

At the same time, the increasingly turbulent state of the world worries her as well. She fears that if we are dragged into a war, her son might be taken as a soldier and would have to give up his swimming career; and if energy prices spiral out of control, her business could be ruined.

Ildikó and small entrepreneurs and mothers like her can count on us. As long as Viktor Orbán is governing, we will stay out of the war and continue to stand by affordable energy.

Thank you for the conversation!


“If I can, I’m going to invest now — the shop will be completely renovated.”

“Really? So you’re actually starting now?”

“Yes, this month.”

“That’s great timing. What is the general mood like now? If we look a bit beyond this very narrow environment — the shop — what do you feel and see?”

“Well, fear… and the worry that they might take the child to be a soldier. That’s the biggest fear.”

“Yes, he’s twelve now.”

“Yes, he’s exactly at that age.”

“And that he might have to give up swimming because of the war.”

“Of course. A sports career, as I understand it.”

🎭 Propaganda and Influence Techniques in Alexandra’s Message

The text is a classic campaign-style political communication that tries to convey a political message through a personal story.
The goal of the communication is to create emotional identification, and then turn that emotion into a political conclusion.

The simplified narrative:

➡️ Government / Orbán = protection, stability, support
➡️ War / energy prices / an uncertain world = threat

Below are the main propaganda and rhetorical techniques used in the message.


1️⃣ Use of a personal story (storytelling)

Excerpt

“Ildikó puts incredible work into her own clothing shop…”

Technique

👉 presenting the story of an ordinary person

Goal

To present the message not at a political level, but through a personal life story.

Effect

Readers can more easily identify with a specific person than with an abstract political argument.


2️⃣ Creating a point of identification (ordinary people framing)

Excerpt

“Ildikó and small entrepreneurs and mothers like her…”

Technique

👉 representation of the “average citizen”

Goal

To present the political message as if it represents the interests of ordinary people.

Effect

Readers may feel that politics is about their own everyday problems.


3️⃣ Government success narrative

Excerpt

“She can develop her business with the Széchenyi Card.”

Technique

👉 positive political framing

Goal

To present economic support programs as direct political achievements.

Effect

Government policies become linked to personal success stories.


4️⃣ Fear-based framing

Excerpt

“If we are dragged into a war, her son could be taken as a soldier.”

Technique

👉 activation of security-related fears

Goal

To present geopolitical conflict as a personal family threat.

Effect

Readers interpret the issue not as geopolitics, but as a danger to their children’s future.


5️⃣ Invoking economic fears

Excerpt

“With energy prices spiraling out of control, her shop could go bankrupt.”

Technique

👉 emphasizing economic uncertainty

Goal

To frame everyday economic concerns within a political narrative.

Effect

Politics becomes directly connected to people’s daily livelihood.


6️⃣ Offering a simple political solution

Excerpt

“As long as Viktor Orbán governs, we will stay out of the war…”

Technique

👉 simplified cause-and-effect narrative

Goal

To reduce a complex geopolitical situation to the decision of a single political leader.

Effect

Political choice is framed as a decision between safety and danger.


7️⃣ Emotional closure

Excerpt

“Ildikó and small entrepreneurs like her can count on us.”

Technique

👉 protective political framing

Goal

To present the political actor as a supportive and caring protector.

Effect

The message ends on a positive and reassuring emotional tone.


Summary

The communication structure of the message:

  1. Story of an ordinary person
  2. Economic success linked to government support
  3. Fear (war, energy prices)
  4. Presentation of a political solution

This follows a typical campaign communication formula:

➡️ personal story
➡️ emotional identification
➡️ presentation of a threat
➡️ offering a political solution