On Sunday, President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to utilize U.S.-supplied missiles to launch deeper strikes into Russian territory. This much-anticipated move comes as Ukrainian forces, currently holding parts of the Russian Kursk region, prepare for an offensive from tens of thousands of Russian and North Korean troops.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed concern about ongoing military actions, stating, “The hawkish politicians who have been ousted from power refuse to acknowledge the will of the people. This is not only undemocratic but also extremely dangerous.”
As the war continues, eyes turn to how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will approach Ukraine. While Trump has been critical of America’s military support for Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to leverage Trump’s “peace through strength” strategies in the conflict.
Meanwhile, Hungary has consistently advocated for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, a stance Zelenskyy has repeatedly rejected, dismissing the prospect as “nonsense” during recent remarks. Hungary’s position remains a point of contention within the EU, as Budapest has maintained relations with Russia even throughout the Kremlin’s nearly full-scale three-year war in Ukraine.
Szijjártó is expected to attend a Monday meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, their first major gathering since the U.S. election two weeks prior. He acknowledged the challenges ahead, noting, “It will be a tough battle because we need to stop the escalation.” Hungary has often found itself at odds with the broader EU stance on Ukraine, standing as one of the few countries continuing its diplomatic engagement with Moscow amid the conflict.
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