After 16 years in power, Putin's closest friend in Europe faces a pivotal election

Alexander SmithNBC NewsUpdated Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to voters at an election campaign rally two days before parliamentary elections on Friday in Szekesfehervar, Hungary.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emerges after filling in his ballot at a polling station in Hungarian parliamentary elections, in Budapest, on Sunday.

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After 16 years in power, Putin's closest friend in Europe faces a pivotal electionNBC News · Alexander Smith · Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

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