Orban predicts prolonged, brutal conflict in Ukraine; Hungary gears up

• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban forecasts a longer and more brutal war in Ukraine.
• The Defense Council was convened to prepare Hungary for potential threats.
• Hungary is an ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that "the war will last longer and will become more brutal than we expected at the beginning of the year." The Prime Minister convened the Defense Council to discuss the country's defense strategy. Orban emphasized that the situation requires preparation for various scenarios.

The Defense Council, led by the Prime Minister, aims to coordinate government actions in light of the threats related to the conflict in Ukraine. Orban noted that transatlantic unity has deteriorated, which necessitates additional precautionary measures from Hungary.

Orban highlighted differences between the "peacekeeping forces" led by former U.S. President Donald Trump and the leaders in Brussels and Kyiv. He also stated that as an ally of Trump, Hungary must be ready for "the secret service operations, the smear campaigns and the pro-war propaganda campaigns launched against Hungary."

Currently, Hungary is conducting the "Voks 2025" referendum, where citizens are asked about their support for Ukraine's entry into the European Union. The referendum campaign includes posters featuring images of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders, accompanied by the slogan "Don't let them decide for us."

Prime Minister Orban assured that Hungary is ready for the upcoming challenges and will defend against any attempts to destabilize the country. The Hungarian government plans to take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens.