Hungary’s Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his family as election campaign ramps up

Prime minister makes claim as accusations mount that he is using row with Ukraine for political gain in run-up to elections

Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, has accused Ukrainians of plotting to attack his family, as an increasingly bitter standoff between Kyiv and Budapest continues.

Orban and his allies appear to be using the dispute for maximum political gain before the election due next month that could end the 16-year rule of his nationalist government.