Orban blasts EU strategy, claims it signals will for conflict
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban expressed concern over the EU's readiness strategy, suggesting that some EU countries want to escalate the Ukraine conflict.
In a Friday discussion on Hungarian public radio, Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the EU's readiness strategy. He believes that some European Union countries want to increase their involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Orban stated that preparations for war might suggest a desire to attack.
Orban referred to the EU strategy aimed at preparing the community for more effective protection of citizens in crisis situations, such as pandemics or war. The Hungarian Prime Minister criticized the European Commission's recommendation concerning stockpiling food, medicine, and water for at least 72 hours. He noted that, in Hungary, households typically have sufficient supplies without the need for additional storage.
When someone prepares for war, it means they want to attack themselves — stated Orban, as quoted by the Polish Press Agency.
Orban accused the European Union of having bad intentions, claiming that the readiness strategy may indicate a desire to attack. He emphasized that warnings from Brussels about aggressive actions by Russia are unjustified, and the war is being waged far from NATO borders. The Hungarian Prime Minister noted that even if Europe decides to go to war, Hungary will not participate.
Controversial stance
Orban also supported the American administration, which he believes is working towards peace. He stressed that Hungary disagrees with the EU policy and can count on the support of Slovakia and Italy.
Since the beginning of Russia's aggression in Ukraine, Orban has blamed Ukraine for the conflict, accusing Western allies of escalation. He refuses to label Russia as the aggressor and claims he is the only European leader seeking a truce. He explains his close relationship with Vladimir Putin and frequent visits to Moscow as a desire to establish peace.
