ALWAGHT- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called Ukraine an "enemy" in response to Kyiv's demands that Hungary cease its purchases of Russian energy.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has declared Ukraine an "enemy" due to its demands that Hungary stop purchasing cheap Russian oil and gas. He made this statement at a campaign rally, arguing that Ukraine's pressure in Brussels to disconnect Hungary from Russian energy undermines Hungarian security and would cause dramatic spikes in household utility bills.
Orban reiterated his firm opposition to Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, claiming such an alliance would "lead to trouble." His government is actively resisting EU sanctions on Russian energy, announcing a lawsuit against the bloc's "suicidal" energy ban. This stance contrasts with the broader EU effort, including a recent roadmap to end all Russian gas imports by 2027.
Hungary's position remains distinct within the EU. It has refused to send weapons to Ukraine, consistently urging diplomatic solutions instead of military escalation. Orban has further warned that continued conflict could spiral into a direct war between NATO and Russia.
