Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated on the social network X that Hungary is deeply concerned by the increasing number and intensity of Russian hybrid activities on European territory. ^[1] The Hungarian government declared that Russia represents a threat to the security of Europe following an unsuccessful attack with an explosive-laden drone against Leipzig airport. ^[2] Germany formally accused Russia on September 1, 2026, of being behind an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. ^[3] Hungary condemned what it describes as an increasingly dangerous pattern of Russian hybrid activity in Europe and offered its full solidarity to Germany. ^[4] Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated that Hungary opposes accelerating Ukraine's accession to the European Union under any circumstances. ^[5] Germany announced that it considers Russia responsible for the attack against Leipzig airport in August, where an unexploded drone equipped with explosives and a detonation mechanism was found between Ukrainian cargo planes on August 4. ^[6] Hungary expressed full solidarity with Germany and stated its readiness to support the country in countering hybrid threats. ^[7] German authorities reportedly discovered a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, close to several Ukrainian cargo aircraft. ^[8] Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated on X that Hungary is deeply concerned by the growing number and intensity of Russian hybrid operations on European soil. ^[9] Anita Orbán stated that if Ukraine reaches negotiations for EU membership, the decision to join would be determined by a referendum among Hungarian citizens. ^[10] Hungary blocked procedural steps at a technical meeting regarding Ukraine and Moldova's entry into the European Union. ^[11] The blocked procedural steps prevented Ukraine and Moldova from starting official negotiations with the EU on internal market and competitiveness reforms. ^[12]