Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky stated that Hungary is committed to strengthening European defense capabilities and the defense industry.
Hungary supports every step aimed at bolstering Europe’s defense industry that applies directly do EU member states instead of through supporting Ukraine,
he said.
Concerning the EU's new series of proposals aimed at developing the bloc’s defense capabilities, the minister said Hungary supports the scheme, as it would expand the funds available to member states, including Hungary.
Meanwhile, he said the issue of providing European security guarantees to Ukraine is still on the Brussels’ agenda, adding that many member states are hoping to achieve this by admitting Ukraine to the bloc. Hungary, however, does not support such a step, he said, arguing that Ukraine is still at war.
Ukraine's EU membership cannot serve as a security guarantee amid an active war, and pushing for fast-tracked accession goes against the interests of the Hungarian people, and we must firmly oppose it,
the minister stated. He added, "And we cannot accept any scenario where the costs of this process are passed on to Hungarian families in any form. Furthermore, if Ukraine joined the EU, what security guarantees could it offer to existing members?”
Just a few days ago, details emerged showing that Ukraine has launched an international smear campaign against Hungary. According to the minister, this is a well-coordinated and timed operation, and Hungary has taken the necessary steps in response. Ukraine is pursuing this campaign while simultaneously pushing for admission into the European Union and NATO, Hungary's defense minister concluded.
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