- Powerful explosives were discovered near a crucial pipeline in Serbia, which transports Russian gas to Hungary, just days before Hungary's national election.
- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic informed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of the find, saying that units located an “explosive of devastating power” near Kanjiza, close to the Hungarian border.
- The incident has sparked significant political concern in Budapest, leading Mr Orban to call an extraordinary defence council meeting to address the situation.
- A former Hungarian intelligence official mentioned discussions about a “false-flag” operation impacting the pipeline to influence the Hungarian vote, while opposition leader Peter Magyar also questioned the timing.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested that Ukraine was responsible for attempting to disrupt Hungary's energy supply, a view that Hungary's foreign minister did not directly echo but also did not rule out.
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Explosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gas
