József Sebestyén

József Sebestyén

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József Sebestyén was a Hungarian citizen who tragically lost his life under controversial circumstances while being drafted into the Ukrainian military. Following reports of severe mistreatment by Ukrainian recruiters, his death sparked a significant political controversy, leading to expressions of condolences from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and calls for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Born on Jun 14, 2025 (0 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
79,732
Power
1,178$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hungary 4 5.00 0.42% +10% 9,660,351 45,123 $160,000 747$
Romania 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 19,237,691 14,685 $250,000 191$
Slovakia 1 5.00 0.08% +10% 5,459,642 4,609 $110,000 93$
Kazakhstan 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 18,776,707 15,315 $180,000 147$
Totals 7 53,134,391 79,732 $700,000 1,178$
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Recent Mentions

Hungary Hungary: József Sebestyén's death was mentioned in relation to Viktor Orbán's thoughts shared with the Harcosok Klubja. 5

Index.hu: Index - Belföld - Orbán Viktor ismét üzent a Harcosok Klubjának, a kormányfő vasárnap sem pihen

Hungary Hungary: József Sebestyén's death was mentioned by Viktor Orbán as an event that should not go without consequences. 5

Index.hu: Index - Belföld - Orbán Viktor új üzenetet küldött a harcosoknak

Romania Romania: Jozsef Sebestyen was a Hungarian recruit who died under controversial circumstances in Ukraine. 5

Adevărul: Nouă campanie a lui Orban împotriva Ucrainei

Hungary Hungary: József Sebestyén was forcibly conscripted into the Ukrainian army and subjected to brutal treatment that led to his death. 5

Index.hu: Index - Belföld - Orbán Viktor a Harcosok Klubjában értékelte a Tisza Párt tegnapi kongresszusát

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Jozsef Sebestyen, a dual Ukrainian-Hungarian citizen, died in a psychiatric hospital after being forcibly conscripted into the Ukrainian army. 3

BBC: Death of Ukrainian conscript prompts row with Hungary