Hungary Stands Firm and Rejects NATO’s Call for Involvement in Ukrainian Conflict
May 14, 2024
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Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó vehemently opposes Hungary’s involvement in NATO’s proposal to train Ukrainian soldiers and supply weapons, despite escalating pressure. He cautions against NATO’s shifting red lines.
While NATO suggests enhanced coordination in arms transfers and training for Ukraine, along with a EUR 100B aid package, Hungary firmly rejects participation. Minister Szijjártó emphasizes three fundamental principles: Hungarian soldiers should not engage, Hungarian territory should remain uninvolved, and Hungarian taxpayers should not bear financial burdens.
NATO Flag at the Cinquantenaire Arcade in Brussels for the occasion of NATO Day Photo: Facebook /Szijjártó Péter
Despite mounting pressure, Mr. Szijjártó highlights ongoing efforts in Brussels to financially coerce Hungary into participation.invol
He criticizes NATO’s reluctance to allow allies to abstain from military operations, citing the organization’s entrenched ideological stance.
Péter Szijjártó condemns Western leaders’ shortsightedness in perpetuating arms transfers, stressing the futility of military solutions and the perilous risk of escalation, including nuclear confrontation. He cites Slovakia‘s predicament as a cautionary tale, having surrendered military aircraft without timely replacements.
The Foreign Minister advocates prioritizing diplomacy and non-military solutions to the conflict,
cautioning against arms deliveries perpetuating a futile status quo. He reiterates Hungary’s steadfast commitment to peace and calls for international cooperation to resolve the crisis.
As tensions rise, the Minister reaffirms Hungary’s position and expresses readiness to engage in diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful resolution. He stresses the importance of dialogue and negotiation in resolving conflicts without resorting to military intervention.
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Via MTI; Featured Image: Facebook/Володимир Зеленський
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