Levick is providing PR and strategic consulting services to Hungary under a subcontract with SLI Group, which is the firm of former Florida Republican Congressman Connie Mack.

viktorHungary's prime minister Viktor Orban, who has cracked down on the press and refugees, has close ties with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and opposes western sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Putin is slated to visit Hungary later in the month.

The US slapped a travel ban on some Hungarian state officials in October for their alleged corruption.

Levick is to identify media outlets and thought leaders for outreach to express the point of view and policies on Hungary's government.

Staffers Patrick Hillman and Zachary Scarfo handle Levick's work for Hungary. Mack has taken an executive VP title at Richard Levick's firm.