Zelensky and Orban spoke 'sincerely' in Argentina, but will Hungary back down?

Due to the tense relations between these countries, talks between the Prime Minister of Hungary and the President of Ukraine do not take place often. The meeting between politicians in Argentina comes in the context of the European Union summit regarding Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and reducing US support for Kiev.

Ukrainians fear that not only will Hungary continue to undermine the support provided by the European Union and the United States to Kiev, but they also fear that Orban will obstruct talks on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union at the upcoming summit in Brussels.

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The conversation took place just before the EU summit (it will last from December 13 to 15 – ed.), during which a decision will be made on arms supplies and approval of financial aid to Ukraine in the amount of 50 billion euros (216.710 million PLN). ). Negotiations regarding Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will also be discussed.

Hungary opposed Kiev’s accession and financial assistance to the Ukrainians.

On December 10, Orban spoke with Zelensky in Argentina, and on December 11 in the United States, representatives of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs spoke They participated with staff of the Hungarian Embassy in Washington in an event organized by the conservative Heritage Foundation. During the first day of the event, participants discussed, among other things: the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The organization, supported by Republicans, strongly opposes providing aid to Kiev. The vice president of this think tank, Victoria Coates, said in a post on the X/Twitter platform that “it is time to end the payment of checks to Ukraine.”

The visit of Orban’s supporters to the United States comes in the context of Republicans’ obstruction of the US support bill for Ukraine.

Orban, who supports Vladimir Putin, described Ukraine as “one of the most corrupt countries in the world” in a recent interview with French daily Le Point.

What does the Hungarian Prime Minister play?

Although commentators speculate that Orban is acting on Putin’s behalf, some European diplomats believe Hungary may be using Ukraine’s EU candidacy as a bargaining chip for frozen Hungarian funds seized by Brussels over a dispute over the rule of law in Hungary.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) speaks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (right) during the inauguration of new Argentine President Javier Melia in Buenos Aires, December 10, 2023.

“It should not be a bargaining game, but of course in this situation we have to use all possible channels that can help find a solution,” Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said, describing Hungary’s position as “unfortunate.”

The European Union’s dispute with Budapest escalated in July this year. Brussels decided to suspend funding due to Hungary’s problems with the rule of law. In a recent report, the European Union said it had “serious concerns” about “corruption allegations relating to high-ranking officials (Hungarian – editor) and their inner circle.”

“I can’t imagine this”

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that obstructing talks on Ukraine’s EU membership could have “catastrophic consequences.”

“I cannot imagine it. I don’t even want to talk about the catastrophic consequences that will happen if the Council does not take this decision,” Coiba told reporters in Brussels.

Opposition to Hungary In addition to the recent border dispute between Ukraine, Poland and Slovakia, leaves a grim testimony to European solidarity with Kiev. Since Hungary has veto power in the EU, the future of Ukraine’s aspirations remains uncertain.

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