Orban is at it again: he targeted both the President of Ukraine and the EU
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban compared the current “resistance to the pressure from Ukraine and Brussels” to the overthrow of communist rule in Hungary.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Orban’s statement on X.
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The Prime Minister of Hungary published a video message emphasizing that Budapest “will not yield to the pressure from Ukraine and Brussels.”
“We overthrew communism. We fought for our freedom. We built a Christian, family-oriented, and patriotic state. And now Zelensky (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, – ed.) and the Brussels folks think we will back down? Don’t make me laugh,” Orban stressed.
Hungary-Ukraine Relations
It should be noted that Orban is basing his election campaign on attempts to create an enemy out of Ukraine. Despite the risks posed by such actions, the pro-Russian Hungarian Prime Minister is systematically escalating tensions with Kyiv.
Anti-Ukrainian and anti-European propaganda has unfolded in Hungary. It is known that Orban is being assisted by the Kremlin. In particular, Kremlin intelligence suggested staging an assassination attempt on Orban.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reacted sharply to a series of anti-Ukrainian actions by Hungary. Orban was warned about the dangers posed by his actions.
Orban and the Loan for Ukraine
Recall that Hungary continues to block the provision of a loan to Ukraine from the EU. Recently, Orban stated that he would not lift the veto until Ukraine resumes supplies of Russian oil.
EU members are outraged by Orban’s behavior. For instance, Sweden has openly stated its readiness to consider Article 7 of the EU Treaty – a mechanism to deprive Hungary of its voting rights.
Additionally, the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, called the behavior of the Hungarian Prime Minister “unacceptable.” However, despite the criticism, there are those who came to Orban’s defense.
