Hungary’s Orbán makes another controversial statement about Ukraine
Photo: Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary (Getty Images)
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said that Ukraine should remain between his country and Russia. According to him, this would make it easier to guarantee the security of Hungarians, Telex reports.
"We are interested not in weakening Ukraine, but in strengthening it so that there is always something — you could even call it Ukraine — between Russia and Hungary. The security of Hungarians can be guaranteed more successfully if Russia is not our direct neighbor," Orbán said.
The Hungarian Prime Minister stressed that Ukraine can count on Hungary’s support, but added that he does not want it to join the European Union.
Orbán's controversial statements about Ukraine
As elections approach, Orbán has been increasingly making harsh statements about Ukraine. In particular, he threatened to use force to restore Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline.
The controversial politician also said that Budapest could suspend the transit of supplies vital for Ukraine until Kyiv restores the operation of the pipeline.
Upcoming elections in Hungary
Criticism of Ukraine from Orbán has intensified as elections in Hungary approach. According to media reports, he may lose power ahead of the parliamentary elections.
At present, he is trailing behind his former ally and now main political rival, Peter Magyar.
Reuters previously reported that the opposition Tisza party has significantly overtaken Orbán’s ruling Fidesz for the first time. The gap between the political forces has grown to 12 percentage points, putting Orbán’s 16-year rule at risk.
The growing popularity of the opposition is linked to voters’ dissatisfaction with record inflation, economic problems, and a series of political scandals in the country.
