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Orbán Calls EU's Ukraine Membership Plan 'War' on Hungary

2/14/2026

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the European Union's (EU) plan to expedite Ukraine's accession, calling it an “open declaration of war” against Hungary.
The European Commission intends to offer Ukraine partial EU membership by 2027, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes for rapid integration amid the conflict with Russia.
Orbán, aligned with Moscow, argues that this plan threatens Hungarian sovereignty and warns that the EU may try to bypass his veto with potential U.S. pressure.
Facing electoral challenges, Orbán leverages the Ukraine issue to garner support, portraying it as a threat to Hungary's independence.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the European Union's (EU) plan to expedite Ukraine's accession, calling it an “open declaration of war” against Hungary.
The European Commission intends to offer Ukraine partial EU membership by 2027, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes for rapid integration amid the conflict with Russia.
Orbán, aligned with Moscow, argues that this plan threatens Hungarian sovereignty and warns that the EU may try to bypass his veto with potential U.S. pressure.
Facing electoral challenges, Orbán leverages the Ukraine issue to garner support, portraying it as a threat to Hungary's independence.