Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán has faced criticism from Brussels for his unscheduled visit to Moscow shortly after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit to Putin has sparked outrage from European Council President Charles Michel, with others calling it “disturbing” and accusing Orbán of undermining EU interests. The trip has overshadowed Hungary’s priorities during its presidency, including migration policies and European defense strategy.
Hungarian officials have reiterated their stance on the conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for both parties to negotiate and ruling out a military solution. Despite condemning aggression and expressing support for Ukraine, Hungary refuses to provide lethal military equipment to Kyiv. Officials maintain that their role is to protect Hungary’s sovereignty, not to intervene in other countries’ conflicts.
The controversy surrounding Orbán’s visit to Moscow has complicated Hungary’s efforts to focus on its priorities for the European Council presidency. Critics argue that the visit undermines EU unity and raises questions about Hungary’s commitments to the bloc. As tensions continue to escalate in Ukraine, the Hungarian government remains steadfast in its position of non-involvement in the conflict, emphasizing the importance of negotiation and a diplomatic resolution.
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