“This is madness”: Orban slams idea of European troops in Ukraine
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sharply criticized Western politicians’ statements about a possible presence of NATO and EU forces in Ukraine, warning that Europe risks being drawn into a war with Russia.
His comments followed remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who said alliance forces should be present “on land, at sea and in the air” in Ukraine. A fragment of the speech circulated on social media.
“Every week brings new developments that move Europe closer to war,” Orbán said.
He also commented on a statement by Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament, who earlier said he would like to see soldiers in EU uniforms in Ukraine. Orbán stressed that he does not want Europeans, especially young Hungarians, fighting on Ukrainian territory.
“The hardest times are still ahead. We will not allow Hungary to be dragged into this madness,” he said.
Russia has repeatedly stated that any deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine would be unacceptable and could lead to sharp escalation, calling such proposals an incitement to prolong the conflict.
“Every week brings new developments that move Europe closer to war,” Orbán said.
He also commented on a statement by Manfred Weber, leader of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament, who earlier said he would like to see soldiers in EU uniforms in Ukraine. Orbán stressed that he does not want Europeans, especially young Hungarians, fighting on Ukrainian territory.
“The hardest times are still ahead. We will not allow Hungary to be dragged into this madness,” he said.
Russia has repeatedly stated that any deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine would be unacceptable and could lead to sharp escalation, calling such proposals an incitement to prolong the conflict.
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