Tens of thousands gather for Orbán's 'peace march' in Hungary's capital

A big crowd gathered in Hungary's capital to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before the European Parliament elections. Orbán sees the elections as a crucial moment for Europe's peace. The supporters marched in Budapest, waving flags and signs saying "No War." Orbán, who has been in power for 14 years, is focusing on the war in Ukraine during his campaign. He believes that his opponents want Hungary to join the conflict. He wants his party to win the elections so they can influence the EU's support for Ukraine against Russia. Orbán and his party are known for being friendly towards Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin. Hungary has refused to send weapons to Ukraine and has threatened to block financial aid and sanctions against Russia. Despite facing scandals and economic problems, Orbán's party is expected to win many seats in the EU parliament. However, a newcomer named Péter Magyar has gained support and might take some votes away from Orbán. The crowd in Budapest showed that many people support Orbán's right-wing views and his warnings about a new world war if the EU and the US help Ukraine militarily. Some people at the demonstration trust Orbán to keep Hungary safe and not involved in a war. Orbán criticizes the EU and NATO for supporting Ukraine and hopes for a victory for former US President Donald Trump. He believes that a Trump win would lead to a peace agreement in Ukraine.