Hungary FM: We Will Not Cave to Pro-War Pressure

The European Union has been supporting the war for three years while also harming its own economic situation, Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade minister said on Kossuth Radio. Peter Szijjarto stated that the declaration adopted at the latest European Council meeting carries no legal weight, and Hungary remains steadfast in its pro-peace stance.

Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister (Photo: AFP)

Hungary stands firm in its position

Szijjarto reaffirmed that Hungary will not change its stance and continues to oppose "senseless" arms shipments to Ukraine.

We must insist that increasing Europe’s defense capabilities and the massive flow of weapons and money into Ukraine are two separate issues

he stated. In his view, a long-term security strategy cannot be formulated without considering Russia.

For three years, we have maintained diplomatic channels with Russia, and now Donald Trump has also reopened them,

he pointed out, arguing that diplomacy is a more effective solution than complete isolation. The Hungarian government remains committed to peace and diplomatic solutions and will not yield to external pressure, the foreign minister concluded.

Cover photo: Peter Szijjarto, Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister (Photo: AFP)