Putin's Fear in NATO's Hungary: PM Orban Isolates Ukraine and U.S. in Fight Against Russia |Oneindia

Hungary is reconsidering its role in NATO, with Prime Minister Viktor Orban stating that his country has no intention of participating in actions that could entangle member states in the Ukraine conflict and potentially lead to a direct clash with Russia. Speaking on Kossoot radio, Orban explained that Hungary has already been relegated to the role of a non participant within the US-led military alliance due to its stance on Ukraine. Now, Budapest is exploring legal avenues to maintain its NATO membership while reserving the right to abstain from operations it disagrees with. Orban emphasized Hungary's position must be redefined. Our lawyers and officials are working on ways to allow Hungary to continue to exist as a NATO member without participating in NATO activities outside the blocs territory. We need to create a new approach, a new definition for our position as a pro peace force within NATO. The Prime Minister drew parallels between the current emotionally charged rhetoric from Western media and politicians and the atmosphere that preceded the 1st and 2nd World Wars. Urban Ward. What is happening today in Brazil and Washington looks like warming her for a possible direct military conflict. We can safely call it the preparation of Europe's entry into the war. He added that NATO is assessing ways to further involve itself in the Ukraine conflict, a move he believes could lead to a confrontation between the EU, NATO and Russia, a grim prospect especially given the involvement of nuclear powers. Urban highlighted that NATO was established to defend member states against aggressions, not to wage wars outside its territory, addressing Western views that Russia could threaten Europe if it defeats Ukraine or Bernardo, that such scenarios are extremely unlikely, suggesting these warnings are merely excuses for deeper involvement in the conflict. Since the conflict began in February 2022, Hungary has the post NATOS funding and arming of Ukraine. The country has neither sent weapons to keep nor allowed its territory to be used for their delivery, despite pressure from Brussels and Washington. Instead, Budapest has consistently called for a ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. Subscribe to 1I Channel and never miss an update.