'Earned applause in Moscow': Ukraine’s MFA strongly responds to Hungary’s anti-Ukraine actions
Photo: Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary (Getty Images)
The statement says that these steps by Hungary "come as no surprise" to Ukraine, and that the "shameful positions" of the Hungarian authorities have long been known.
"We believe that the vote to reject support for Ukraine’s EU membership sends a signal primarily to the Hungarian national minority in Ukraine. Viktor Orbán (Prime Minister of Hungary) is effectively 'closing' the EU doors right in front of them," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized.
The Ministry noted that Budapest plays the role of a "Trojan horse in the EU" by blocking financial and military support against Russian aggression, as well as Ukraine’s EU accession.
"These actions are aimed at keeping the European Union hostage. They align with Russia’s policy toward the EU, which seeks to weaken and divide a united Europe. Today, the Hungarian parliament certainly earned applause — in Moscow," the statement said.
Hungary’s political move
The statement notes that Hungary’s resolution does not affect EU rules and is a political move in the context of the election campaign.
"Similar political moves include the adoption of a government decree and the corresponding 'law,' which are aimed at 'legalizing' the theft of funds from Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank," the Ministry said.
The Ministry also stressed the "nullity" of these decisions and reminded that Ukraine demands the immediate return of the stolen money.
Detention of cash couriers in Hungary
Hungary unjustifiably detained two vehicles of the cash service of Ukraine’s Oschadbank, which were escorting seven cash couriers.
They were transporting $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kilograms of gold as part of regular transfers of foreign currency and gold between Raiffeisen Bank Austria and Oschadbank Ukraine.
At the same time, Hungary violated three conventions during the detention of the Ukrainian couriers. Despite their status as witnesses, the men were handcuffed for over a day and transported with blindfolds.
