Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Ukraine’s decision to halt Russian gas transit from 2025, warning of potential retaliation and opposing Ukraine’s swift accession to the European Union.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticised Ukraine’s move to stop the transit of Russian gas through its territory from 2025. At a press conference during his visit to Bratislava, Orban said that Hungary is considering a response to this decision, adding that Ukraine had not only ceased the gas transit but also allegedly refused to engage in negotiations over the issue. Orban suggested that Ukraine’s actions posed a threat not only to Hungary but also to Slovakia and the broader region.
He warned that Ukraine’s “aggressive and hostile” stance could lead to severe consequences, stating, “Kyiv no longer sits in the saddle securely enough to afford this. If they remain aggressive, they will lose. We will eventually get angry and fight back.”
Orban also expressed opposition to Ukraine’s rapid accession to the European Union, arguing that it would negatively affect the Hungarian economy. Furthermore, he voiced strong disapproval of Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, suggesting that it would provoke a direct conflict between the Alliance and Russia.
Orban’s statements come amidst increasing tensions over energy and geopolitical issues in the region. His comments also echo concerns from other Central European leaders, such as Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has threatened to veto EU decisions on Ukraine due to the suspension of gas transit.
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