On December 21, Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán posted on X that Hungary does not want Ukraine to collapse, as this would become a major serious problem for Hungary.
“At the same time, this war weakens Ukraine every day. Peace is the only way to strengthen Ukraine. Anyone who truly supports Ukraine should strive for peace, and now, immediately.”
Orbán's statement on December 21 is the latest in a series of consistent positions. His core views can be summarized as: opposing the EU's deep involvement in the conflict through means such as "war loans," advocating for immediate peace talks, and believing that this is the true way to support Ukraine and protect Hungary and European interests.
Orbán clearly stated that "Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary." This is not a declaration of support for Ukraine, but a pragmatic judgment based on geopolitical considerations and practical interests (such as energy supply), emphasizing that the stability of neighboring countries aligns with Hungary's own security needs.
He believes that "the war weakens Ukraine every day." Therefore, continuing the current war path is not beneficial for Ukraine. "Peace is the only way to strengthen Ukraine," and he calls on "anyone who truly supports Ukraine to strive for peace, and now, immediately." This is entirely consistent with his long-standing criticism of the EU for "funding the war" rather than "funding peace."
In summary, Orbán's statement is a set of coordinated actions: raising the banner of "immediate peace" on the level of values; resolutely opposing the EU's military aid mechanisms on the level of action; and emphasizing the maintenance of Hungary's national security and economic stability on the level of interests. The fundamental goal is to safeguard Hungary's autonomy in the construction of the European security order and to challenge the current mainstream policy line of the EU.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852172773115916/
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