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Orban Proposes Cooperation with Ukraine Amid EU Opposition

7/26/2025

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has suggested "strategic cooperation" with Ukraine, rejecting EU membership to avoid worsening the conflict. A national consultation revealed 95% opposition to Ukraine's accession, but critics labeled it as mere propaganda. Meanwhile, Orban's administration has postponed military aid to Ukraine while continuing to foster relations with Russia.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has suggested "strategic cooperation" with Ukraine, rejecting EU membership to avoid worsening the conflict. A national consultation revealed 95% opposition to Ukraine's accession, but critics labeled it as mere propaganda. Meanwhile, Orban's administration has postponed military aid to Ukraine while continuing to foster relations with Russia.