The opposition has called for Hungary to support Ukraine and act in lockstep with the EU and NATO, while Mr Orban has insisted that Hungary remain neutral and maintain its close economic ties with Moscow.
Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orban leads early partial results in country's election. Pic: APHungary's pro-Putin prime minister has declared victory in the country's national elections, claiming a mandate for a fourth consecutive term in power.
Addressing Fidesz party officials and supporters, Mr Orban said:"We won a victory so big that you can see it from the moon, and you can certainly see it from Brussels."
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