Ukraine's criticism of Viktor Orbán benefits his election campaign

Ukrainian President Zelensky's sharp criticism of Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán is backfiring, benefiting Orbán's election campaign. Zelensky's public attacks, including predicting Orbán's electoral defeat, fuel Hungarian propaganda and strengthen Orbán's narrative of external enemies. This tactic offers no advantages to Ukraine. European leaders generally avoid criticizing Orbán before the April 12 elections, as it aids his domestic agenda. Ukraine should reconsider its confrontational approach.