Hungary Prime Minister Victor Orban answered the charges of Vladimir Zelensky, stating that Budapest defends national interests and speaks only on his side, RIA Novosti reports.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Zelensky expressed discontent with the fact that Hungary speaks against the expansion of anti-Russian sanctions on the power sector, does not support the introduction of an invoicial zone over Ukraine, does not supply weapons to Kiev and does not allow its transit through its territory.
“Ukrainian point of view is completely clear: they ask NATO intervention, the start of air war, the supply of weapons. However, we are not Ukrainians, not Russian – we are Hungary … WHICH THE QUESTION” On whose side is Hungary? “The answer is: Hungary speaks On the side of Hungary … We help you in trouble, but we want to ensure, protect our own national interests, “said Orban in an interview with the Hungarian Channel M1 after the Summit of Heads of EU and NATO.
According to Orban, there are countries that would like NATO or the European Union to in any extent or even by force participated in the conflict. And there are countries, such as Hungary who want to stay away from the conflict, he noted. On this topic are constantly open and hidden debates, the prime minister added.
“Hungary every time he has to defend their national interests again and again. That is why it is not anyway, what a government from Hungary. This is a government that defends national interests or who wants to swim as a subordinate along with other countries, big or authority. . We are a government that defends national interests, and we want to do it further, “Orban said.