Hungary FM: No Young Hungarians to Ukraine Front Line Under Current Government

Hungary rejects in the strongest possible terms the idea of compulsory conscription in Europe, and as long as the current government is in power, no young Hungarians will be sent to the front line in Ukraine, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said in the small town of Rackeve on Tuesday.

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto (Photo: MTI/Csaba Bus)

Reacting to proposals aimed at increasing weapon deliveries to Ukraine, FM Szijjarto underlined that the European policy had failed and that its response to the war had caused serious damage. However, if the European leaders involved would admit this, it would raise the question of accountability, he added. Hungary's foreign minister concluded by pointing out that Hungary's upcoming EU presidency, starting in July, aims to strengthen the community and that decisions to this end must be taken as soon as possible.

We would like to see that the EU's enlargement towards the Western Balkans is accelerated. We would like to see illegal migration quotas finally forgotten, and we would like to see Europe's competitiveness improved by strengthening the bloc's economic ties in all directions,

– he said.

Cover photo: Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto (Photo: MTI/Csaba Bus)