Hungarian Prime Minister: EU's Ukraine strategy has failed

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban says the EU's strategy on Ukraine has failed and the bloc should plan for a scenario where Kiev cannot win.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on the sidelines of the European Union (EU) summit in Brussels on October 27 that the bloc was going through a “big battle”, especially over the issue of support for Ukraine. Mr. Orban said there was no reason for Hungary to use its budget to support Ukraine.

"We found the budget proposal to be improperly implemented and unsuitable as a basis for serious negotiations, so we rejected it," Mr Orban added.

The Hungarian Prime Minister said the biggest problem was that the EU had failed in its strategy of financial and military aid to help Ukraine win against Russia.

“Everyone understands but does not dare to admit that the strategy has failed. It is clear that it did not work when Ukraine did not win on the front,” Mr Orban said, adding that the EU should come up with a Plan B in case Ukraine fails and estimate how much it would cost.

"When we know the costs, we can share that burden together," the Hungarian Prime Minister added.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Brussels, Belgium, on October 26. Photo: Reuters

The EU plans to revise its $1.2 trillion 2021-2027 budget next month. EU leaders have proposed that member states contribute more to the common budget to provide 50 billion euros to Ukraine and spend an additional 15 billion euros on migration.

The bloc's leaders also proposed allocating 20 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine, but did not receive support from Hungary. Without consensus among members, the EU will not be able to pass the budget plan.

Hungary is a member of the EU and NATO, but refused to provide weapons and military equipment to Ukraine after the outbreak of hostilities. It has repeatedly criticized EU sanctions against Russia and has argued with other members over support for Ukraine. The Hungarian prime minister has also expressed pride in maintaining relations with Russia after the outbreak of hostilities.

Ngoc Anh (According to Reuters )

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