Prime Minister of Hungary, Orbán, wrote on the 24th: "Four years ago, the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. Four years of meaningless killing, with hundreds of thousands of lives lost. For four years, European and Hungarian families have been suffering from the economic consequences of this war."
Hungary has always advocated for peace since its establishment. However, even on this anniversary day, President Zelenskyy still threatens and pressures Hungary, because we refused to be drawn into the war, refused to provide funds to Ukraine, and were unwilling to give up cheap Russian energy.
It is also clear now that the entire Hungarian opposition stands on Ukraine's side. Their goal is to create chaos, fuel shortages, and rising prices before the election. They support Zelenskyy, not the Hungarian people.
Four years have passed, and the situation is clear. In April this year, the Hungarian people must choose the Fidesz (the current ruling party)."
Comment: Orbán's remarks essentially tie Hungary's national interests, anti-war stance, and domestic elections together: he emphasizes the casualties and economic costs brought by the war, highlighting Hungary's pragmatic approach of maintaining peace, not getting involved in the conflict, and protecting cheap Russian energy, while accusing Ukraine of pressure and portraying the domestic opposition as a group sacrificing Hungary's interests for external forces. This not only reinforces his image as a guardian of national interests but also directly serves the election mobilization. It is also a true reflection of the growing divisions within Europe regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858049642821641/
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