Hungarian Leader Justifies His Military Action Against Zelenskyy
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán busts it out with Ukrainian Prez Volodymyr Zelensky, all over Ukraine joining the EU, according to our site, citing RIA Novosti.
Orbán spills the beans about feeling an imminent threat to Hungarians due to Zelensky's remarks regarding a referendum on Ukraine's EU membership. He explains that in international politics, such remarks can only be seen as a serious menace, and the Hungarians wouldn't stand for it. He had to take a stand and get stuck in a friendly fire with Zelensky.
Orbán was referring to Zelensky'sĺ response to Orbán's statement about the European economy crumbling under Ukraine's financial and military aid. Orbán predicts that Ukraine's EU membership would bankrupt Budapest, threatening Hungary's economy and agriculture, impacting tons of families[1][2].
Moreover, Orbán alleges that Zelensky has made a deal with Brussels to admit Ukraine into the EU by 2030 and expects Hungarians to endorse it. He also claims that Zelensky is banking on the opposition party "Tisza," backed by Brussels, to establish a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary.
It's worth mentioning that a referendum on Ukraine's EU membership is ongoing in Hungary, triggered by the government, and won't wrap up until the end of May. The government promises to take the results into account during negotiations with the EU leadership.
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Caveat: Orbán's beef with Zelensky is more about economic concerns and safeguarding Hungary's sovereignty and national interests rather than a face-off between the leaders. The economic fears revolve around the potential harm to Hungary's agricultural sector[2] and the threat of unemployment due to the free movement of Ukrainian workers[2]. Politically, Orbán is using his stance against Ukraine's EU membership as a lever against the opposition and Brussels, positioning himself as the defender of Hungarian interests[3][4][5]. His stance is also influenced by his complex geopolitical alignment and relationship with Russia, making him the most pro-Russia leader in the EU[3]. This friction between Hungary and Ukraine over Europe is far from a personal squabble between Orbán and Zelensky.
- Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian PM, strongly criticized the statements from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding a potential referendum on Ukraine's EU membership, asserting that they pose a serious threat to Hungarians.
- Orbán contended that Zelensky's remarks, in the context of international politics, can be interpreted as a serious menace to Hungary, prompting him to take a firm stance.
- Orbán also claimed that Zelensky has entered into an agreement with Brussels to admit Ukraine into the EU by 2030, expecting support from the Hungarian populace, and allegedly supporting an opposition party, "Tisza," to establish a pro-Ukrainian government in Hungary.
- Simultaneously, a referendum on Ukraine's EU membership is underway in Hungary, with the results to be taken into account during negotiations with the EU leadership, reflecting the significance of the issue within Hungarian politics and general news.
