Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán denied instructing authorities to seize two armored vehicles carrying cash and gold belonging to Ukraine, valued at about $82m, and said the accusations were politically motivated. In March seven Ukrainians responsible for transporting the assets were briefly detained by Hungarian authorities on suspicion of money laundering. The case has heightened tensions between Hungary and Ukraine. Orbán, a Russia-aligned leader, left office in April after losing

Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán denied instructing authorities to seize two armored vehicles carrying cash and gold belonging to Ukraine, valued at about $82m, and said the accusations were politically motivated. In March seven Ukrainians responsible for transporting the assets were briefly detained by Hungarian authorities on suspicion of money laundering. The case has heightened tensions between Hungary and Ukraine. Orbán, a Russia-aligned leader, left office in April after losing an election that ended his 16-year premiership.