During a telephone conversation with the Republican leader, Orban affirmed that the West does not want to give up its share of a dividing country, a reason that would explain the prolongation of the conflict.

According to the source, the Hungarian leader maintains the position that Russia has succeeded in gaining military control, while this position openly contradicts the official narrative of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European governments.

Analysts believe these statements reflect the deep division within the European Union (EU) over the war and point out that Budapest is consolidating its role as a dissident voice within the bloc.

The Hungarian government reiterated its opposition to Ukraine’s accelerated EU accession and warned that such an expansion would lead to economic collapse and a direct armed confrontation with Moscow.

During the European summit on June 26, Orbán personally blocked a joint declaration of support for Kyiv, preventing the formal start of negotiations for Ukraine’s accession.

Tensions between Budapest and Kyiv have remained high since the start of the offensive, while Hungary’s independent stance generates constant friction with its European partners.

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