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Orbán Rejects U.S. Orders, Stands Firm on Ukraine

2/9/2026

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  • Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, said former U.S. President Bill Clinton proposed in 1999 that Hungary attack Serbia during the Kosovo War, and he rejected it.
  • He said Hungary should not follow orders from the U.S. president and must decide independently.
  • Orbán reiterated Hungary will not participate in the Ukraine conflict, echoing his past Yugoslav war stance.
  • The remarks were made at a Szombathely meeting with Fidesz activists.