It is important that there is something between Russia and Hungary: Orban explained why he is "interested" in preserving Ukraine
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Viktor Orban stated the importance of Ukraine's existence as a buffer between Russia and Hungary. The prime minister supports the security of his neighbors but opposes their accession to the EU.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that it is important for Hungarians that there is "always something" between Russia and Hungary, which is why Budapest is interested in preserving Ukraine. This is reported by Telex, according to UNN.
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As Orbán stated, "the Hungarian government cannot be blamed for the conflict between Iran and Israel," noting that "when the Russians suppressed the Hungarian liberation movements, the Ukrainians were on the side of the Russians."
He added that "it is important for Hungarians that there is always 'something' between Russia and Hungary, which is why Hungary is interested in preserving Ukraine.
We are interested not in weakening Ukraine, but in strengthening it, so that there is always something – it can even be called Ukraine – between Russia and Hungary. The security of Hungarians can be guaranteed with greater success if Russia is not our neighbor. Therefore, Ukraine can count on Hungary's support, but it does not want to let it into the EU
Recall
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has intensified his anti-Ukrainian campaign ahead of elections, blocking EU aid packages to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. This comes as his party lags 20 points in the polls.