Orbán: Hungary to stay out of war with Russia despite EU pressure

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has reaffirmed that Hungary will not engage in a military conflict with Russia, despite what he describes as growing pressure from Brussels.

Speaking on Kossuth Radio, Orbán claimed that European Union leaders are actively preparing for war, but insisted that there is no justification for such actions, Caliber.Az reports.

"I see that Brussels is preparing for war," Orbán stated, expressing concern over recent EU calls for citizens to stockpile water, food, and medicine for up to 72 hours in case of a conflict with Russia. The Hungarian leader criticized such recommendations as both alarming and unfounded, arguing that they reflect Brussels' desire to prolong the war in Ukraine rather than any real threat of escalation.

Europe continues to speculate that the Ukrainian conflict could spread across the entire continent, but "this does not reflect reality," Orbán noted.

Orbán reiterated Hungary's stance of neutrality, emphasizing that his government will not supply weapons to Ukraine or send Hungarian troops into combat. "Hungary has stayed out of the war. We are on the side of peace," he said. However, he warned that certain EU nations, with the backing of Brussels, are pushing for deeper involvement in the conflict.

The Hungarian leader dismissed suggestions that Hungarians should take emergency precautions, assuring the public that there is no immediate threat. "I want to tell Hungarian families that they do not need to do anything extraordinary. Hungary will not go to war. We will remain on the side of peace and remain safe," Orbán concluded.

By Vugar Khalilov