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The Hungarian government has accused a prominent investigative journalist, Szabolcs Panyi, of spying for Ukraine, amidst allegations that Hungary's foreign minister shared confidential EU information with Russia. Government officials claim Panyi 'spied against his own country' while Panyi denies the accusations, stating he was investigating the foreign minister's communications with his Russian counterpart. This situation has escalated tensions between Hungary and the EU, raising concerns about press freedom under Orbán's government.