Hungary is a secret ally of Vladimir Putin in the EU, according to the media
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban contradicts the common policy of European leaders, acting as a “Trojan horse” of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the European Union. This was stated by journalist Amanda Coakley in her article for Foreign Policy.
“Putin’s Trojan horse within the European Union. Once again, EU leaders and foreign policy analysts are wondering what is behind Budapest’s almost obsessive subjugation to the Kremlin.
The columnist recalled the pressure that Hungary is exerting on Brussels. So, against the decision on voluntary reduction gas consumption only Orban voted 15%, calling this act “another step towards a war economy”, while 27 EU members unanimously agreed with the initiative.
In addition to the prime minister of the country, other Hungarian politicians also spoke in support of Russia. “Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó made a surprise visit to Moscow. This move broke with Western partners and firmly strengthened Hungary’s position as Russia’s only ally in the European Union.
Earlier, Viktor Orban stated that Hungary will not be subject to the European Unionif Brussels’ demands don’t suit Budapest. In addition, the politician noted that a peaceful solution conflict in Ukraine will not be reached without negotiations between Russia and the United States.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban contradicts the common policy of European leaders, acting as a “Trojan horse” of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the European Union. This was stated by journalist Amanda Coakley in her article for Foreign Policy. “Putin’s Trojan horse within the European Union. Once again, EU leaders and foreign policy analysts are wondering what is behind Budapest’s almost obsessive subjugation to the Kremlin. The columnist recalled the pressure that Hungary is exerting on Brussels. Thus, only one Orban opposed the decision to voluntarily reduce gas consumption by 15%, calling this act “another step towards the war economy”, while 27 EU members unanimously agreed with the initiative. In addition to the prime minister of the country, other Hungarian politicians also spoke in support of Russia. “Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó made a surprise visit to Moscow. This move broke with Western partners and firmly strengthened Hungary’s position as Russia’s only ally in the European Union. Viktor Orban has previously stated that Hungary will not submit to the European Union if Brussels’ demands do not suit Budapest. In addition, the politician noted that a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine would not be achieved without negotiations between Russia and the United States.