Orban, Hungarian election
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia respects the choice of voters after Viktor Orban conceded to Péter Magyar.
Hungarians are voting in a crucial election that could end populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.
Opposition leader Péter Magyar defeats Europe's longest-serving leader, promising closer EU ties and an anti-corruption drive.
Hungarians showed they were tired of Viktor Orbán’s rule, as Peter Magyar ousted the prime minister behind unexpectedly high turnout and support.
The election results are "painful for us, but clear," Orban said in a brief concession speech Sunday night. Opposition leader Peter Magyar won a landslide victory in a historic election marked by