BUDAPEST—Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the closest factor Russian President Vladimir Putin has to a buddy in the membership of European Union leaders, gained a fifth time period in energy Sunday in an election that grew to become a referendum on his promise to dam assist for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
With 90% of the vote processed, Mr. Orban had gained a majority, in accordance with official outcomes, and the coalition led by his nationalist Fidesz celebration was on monitor to win 135 of 199 seats in parliament.
