Hungary Opts Out of NATO’s Planned Military Mission in Ukraine – Orban
Sputnik International
NATO will conduct a military mission in Ukraine in which Budapest will not participate, announced Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Orban stated that Hungary will not be involved in a NATO mission in Ukraine, emphasizing that intervention in the conflict “will destroy Europe.” Earlier, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó expressed Hungary’s refusal to partake in NATO’s initiative to supply weapons and train Ukrainian soldiers. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has acknowledged Hungary’s decision.
Poland announced the alliance’s mission for Ukraine, focusing on training Ukrainian troops. Orban opposes military support for Kiev and criticizes the Western approach to the conflict, making Hungary the sole EU country blocking funds to Ukraine.
