Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban proposed a new one NATO rule while accusing European Union of undermining Hungary. Orban emphasized the need for military strength for peace, suggesting that without armies, war becomes inevitable.
“The existence of armies does not lead to war, their absence does,” Orban told Kossuth Radio's “Good Morning, Hungary!”, adding that an army and the ability to defend itself are crucial.
While he acknowledged that the Hungarian military is not yet robust enough, he emphasized ongoing efforts to strengthen it. Orban expressed his concerns about this Russia's intentions, and wondered if it would stop if it defeated Ukraine. He noted that the Russian army is not capable of crushing Ukraine stilt Russia is not a threat to NATO, whose strength far exceeds it Ukraine'S.
The Hungarian prime minister reiterated that NATO is a defensive alliance and condemned what he sees as an atmosphere of preparation for war in Brussels and Washington.
“What is happening today in Brussels and Washington, perhaps now more in Brussels than in Washington, is a kind of preparation for a possible direct military conflict,” he said, comparing it to the prelude to the First and Second World Wars.
The Hungarian leader criticized the EU's support for this Ukraine, questioning the continued supply of weapons and money. He warned of a possible clash between NATO, the EU and the EU Russia, describing it as leading to “the darkest visions”. Orban stressed that Hungary adheres to the NATO Charter and opposes NATO's involvement in conflicts outside its territory.
“We are there, but we are not there,” Orbán said, underscoring Hungary's status as a non-participant in NATO operations outside its territory. He said Hungarian diplomats do not support such participation, and that legal efforts are underway to maintain Hungary's NATO membership without becoming involved in external conflicts.
As for the European elections, Orban presented them as a choice between war and peace, and also linked this to the stakes of the American elections. He criticized venture capital investors, specifically mentioning György Soros, and accused the Hungarian left of being financially influenced.
Orban expressed his outrage at the European Union's fine of six million euros per day to Hungary for its position on migration. “They are shooting Hungary in the back from Brussels,” he said, condemning the decisions of European leaders.