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Good morning to readers; #Kyiv remains in #Ukrainian hands.

Blindfolded, handcuffed and interrogated, #Hungarian anti-terror forces detained Ukrainian cash-in-transit officers — showing how ordinary workers can get caught up in geopolitical hostilities.

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/when-routine-bank-transit-meets-hungarian

When routine bank transit meets Hungarian hostility

Ukraine faces a new crisis with Hungary over the kidnapping of cash collectors. Olena remembers when criminals killed bank staff in Ukraine — now Hungary detains them.

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

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@timkmak in Orban’s mind, Ukraine is a threat (as well as the EU with plans to help Ukraine) and Russia is the savior of the Hungarian economy. In reality, the main threat to the Hungarian economy is probably Orban himself, because he is supporting an economy that is profitable and depends on the supply of cheap resources from Russia. Obviously, Orban will say and do everything possible to stay in power, and Ukraine is the easiest target around that can be blamed.