Peter Szijjarto, Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs and trade, said that Brussels remains committed to its pro-war stance on Ukraine, even though the situation has changed significantly and U.S.-Russia negotiations now present a new opportunity for peace. FM Szijjarto made it clear that Hungary will not support any measures that serve to prolong the war.
"We do not support spending yet another round of European taxpayers’ billions to extend the war—especially now, when hope for peace is stronger than ever before,
– he emphasized.
According to Mr. Szijjarto, the prospect of Ukraine joining NATO remains an illusion, as membership would require unanimous approval within the alliance—something that is clearly absent at the moment.
"Of course, Ukraine can be led to believe otherwise, but that would be dishonest. And it would be unfair to Ukraine," he stated.
FM Szijjarto also noted that Brussels is already discussing a 17th package of sanctions, even though the 16th package was just recently adopted. He pointed out that EU officials speak casually of providing Ukraine with additional financial support, potentially as much as 40 billion euros.
One of my colleagues even dismissed a sum, to be sent to Ukraine in excess of 10 billion euros, as negligible,
– he said, adding that with such reckless statements, Europe’s economic situation cannot be taken seriously.
Mr. Szijjarto stressed that for Hungary, the most critical issue is not what security guarantees Ukraine needs, but rather what security guarantees the Hungarian people require.
"The question is not what security guarantees Ukraine needs, but what security guarantees we Hungarians need," he underscored.
FM Szijjarto also recalled that in January, Hungary received a four-point guarantee from the European Commission regarding energy security. However, even the simplest of these commitments was not honored—last week, a consultation on gas transit was held without Hungary being invited.
"If this continues, it will have serious consequences for how we vote in March," he warned.
Mr. Szijjarto further reiterated that Hungary has made it clear that it will only support the start of Ukraine’s EU accession talks if the rights previously taken from Transcarpathia's Hungarian minority are fully restored. He argued, however, that Ukraine’s minority action plan, submitted thus far, offers no such guarantees.
"The Ukrainians submitted a 48-page proposal, in which the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia is mentioned only twice. Given that, their intentions can at least be called into question," he said.
The foreign minister also announced that Hungary has become the co-author of a UN peace resolution initiated by the United States, which focuses on achieving peace.
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Finally, FM Szijjarto reaffirmed that Hungary remains steadfast in its commitment to peace and will refuse to support any pro-war initiatives in Brussels.
Cover photo: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto (Source: Facebook)
