Hungarians' security first in times of war + video

Next year’s budget was also designed for times of war, Hungary’s defence minister said.

The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on for a year and a half, and the peace and security that used to be natural have become fragile, the minister said, adding that very large forces, big powers, have moved in support of the war, and are doing everything to draw us into the war.

But we firmly hold our position, and will not allow the security of the Hungarian people to be endangered and the country dragged into war,

the defence minister underlined.

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky expressed hope for a ceasefire and the start of peace talks as soon as possible, adding that peace requires strength and "we will continue our work".

Cover photo: Hungarian Defence Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky (Photo: András Éberling)