Hungary is reevaluating its role in NATO, as it has no intention to take part in actions that could involve member states in the Ukraine conflict and lead to a direct clash with Russia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
Speaking on local Kossuth Radio, Orban stated that his country has already been relegated to the role of a non-participant within the US-led military bloc due to its stance on Ukraine, and Budapest is now working on legal ways to retain its membership but reserve the right to abstain from joining NATO operations it disagrees with.
“Hungary’s position must be redefined, our lawyers and officials are working on ways to allow Hungary to continue to exist as a NATO member without participating in NATO activities outside the bloc’s territory. We need to create a new approach, a new definition for our position as a pro-peace force within NATO,” Orban said.
According to the prime minister, there are “alarming similarities” between the emotionally charged media publications and statements by Western politicians regarding the Ukraine conflict and the atmosphere preceding the First and Second World Wars.
“What is happening today in Brussels and Washington… looks like warming up for a possible direct military conflict. We can safely call it the preparation of Europe’s entry into the war,” Orban said, adding that there are working groups within NATO that are assessing the best ways for the bloc to further boost its participation in the conflict.
He warned that the end result of these actions could be a direct conflict between the EU, NATO, and Russia – a “grim prospect,” as the conflict would involve nuclear powers.
Europe should be smarter about this, they’ve seen firsthand the US doesn’t honor its commitments. The Europeans will have to pay in blood not Americans.
@CulturedLlamaPatriot4mos4MO
Yeah you’re right America doesn’t honor its commitments lol Europe would already be permanently occupied by the Germans or Russians without America right now both its treasures and fighting men. Just say thanks and fight Russia yourself.
@Equ4lityCrowVeteran4mos4MO
the UK should be smarter and bring our troops back to this side of the channel. Time for the French to show their mettle. Pass the popcorn and get the violins out for that debacle.
@TreatyElianaForward4mos4MO
He knows if he stays in nato, war is inevitable. Leaving protects his citizens. Imagine that, a leader that puts the citizens first.
@TortoiseJayPatriot4mos4MO
Some Kinzhals in Poland and Romania will cool off the warmongers in NATO and USA.
The biggest issue I have with all this trouble is if the citizens will blame Russia for it or they will blame the owners we have for us, the vassal states.
We shall see.
@CowDaveAmerican Solidarity4mos4MO
This just shows how desperate Europe is at the moment, they are fighting for their very life. The EU economy is in ruins and they are in a state of panic. This will all end very badly for Europe.
@FabulousPoliticalRepublican4mos4MO
When Hungary joined NATO, who was their main fear? Congo? Nauru? No. Why did they join NATO in the first place? Who was their threat to national security?
The best defense is to have nuclear power. USA UK France Germany are nuclear power countries. NATO is never about defense. It's about offense, influences & imperialism.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
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