Hungary slams European Parliament's support for Ukraine, calls it "shocking and dangerous"

The Hungarian government has condemned the European Parliament's (EP) resolution in support of Ukraine, deeming it both shocking and dangerous, as it advocates for continued military aid and Ukraine's eventual accession to the European Union.

Gergely Gulyás, head of the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office, expressed his concerns during a meeting with journalists, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

He criticised the EP’s decision to provide additional arms to Ukraine, stating that it showed an intent to offer financial support for the continuation of the war.

He also pointed out that Hungary disagrees with the EP's stance on Ukraine’s potential EU membership, emphasising that this runs counter to Hungary's and Europe's interests, as well as to the EU's foundational treaties. According to Gulyás, EU accession must be based on strict criteria, not political preferences.

The Hungarian government reiterated its support for diplomatic efforts, including US discussions with Russia and Ukraine, and the possibility of negotiating a ceasefire and ultimately a peace agreement to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.

To recall, on March 12, the European Parliament adopted a resolution reaffirming the EU's role as Ukraine’s primary strategic ally. The resolution calls for increased support for Ukraine's self-defence, urging EU member states to significantly boost their assistance to the country. It also backs the 30-day ceasefire proposal reached on March 11, expecting Russia to comply and halt attacks on Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure.

Parliament expresses strong opposition to any pressure on Ukraine to accept a peace deal that would compromise its security and sovereignty. It stresses that the EU must play a central role in any future European security discussions and supports the creation of a ‘coalition of the willing’ to enforce any peace agreement.

Additionally, MEPs insist on the acceleration of Ukraine's EU accession talks and demand that Russia pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. They also call for stronger sanctions against Russia, including the confiscation of Russian assets immobilised under EU sanctions, to fund Ukraine’s defence and recovery efforts.

The resolution was passed with 442 votes in favour, 98 against, and 126 abstentions.

By Aghakazim Guliyev