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Orban Vows to Prioritize Hungary's Interests Over Ukraine

10/5/2025

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Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, on Oct. 4 said Hungary's interests align with keeping Ukraine separate from Russia.
He has previously claimed Ukraine is not a sovereign state and opposes its EU membership, fearing war with Russia.
Orban vetoed EU sanctions on Moscow and blocks Ukraine's EU accession, asserting Hungary's national interests come first and will continue.

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Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister, on Oct. 4 said Hungary's interests align with keeping Ukraine separate from Russia.
He has previously claimed Ukraine is not a sovereign state and opposes its EU membership, fearing war with Russia.
Orban vetoed EU sanctions on Moscow and blocks Ukraine's EU accession, asserting Hungary's national interests come first and will continue.