The 58-year-old has been branded Vladimir Putin’s sole European ally for refusing to condemn the Ukrainian invasion. He called it a ''huge victory''
With around 91 per cent of votes tallied, Orban’s Fidesz-led coalition had won 53 per cent, while a pro-European opposition coalition, United for Hungary, had just over 34 per cent, according to the National Election Office.
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