Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed Volodymyr Zelensky on the social network X that he should not rely on Ukraine's admission to the European Union, as then the community would immediately be drawn into a direct conflict with Russia.
„The European Union was founded in the name of peace and prosperity of its member states. If a country that is at war with Russia is admitted to the EU, it will immediately be drawn into a conflict. It is pointless to expect any member state to take such a risk,” Orbán wrote.
He noted that he was sending this message not only to Zelensky, but also to European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
They continue to accuse the Hungarian government of opposing Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the EU.
Orbán intends to defend his position at the EU summit to be held in Brussels on June 26-27.