Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vowed to resist what he called “bellicose proposals” backed by Ukraine’s supporters, accusing the European Union of pushing toward conflict with Russia. Speaking on Thursday, Orban criticized EU leaders for advancing measures that he claimed would escalate tensions, including plans to channel EU funds to Ukraine and accelerate its accession to the bloc through “legal tricks.”
The comments came after an informal EU summit in Copenhagen, where discussions centered on addressing a series of unidentified drone sightings across Europe. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen alleged that Russia posed the primary security threat to Europe, though she did not confirm the origin of the drones. Meanwhile, Russian officials denied involvement, with the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) accusing Ukraine of staging false-flag attacks to provoke escalation.
Orban warned that EU leaders were seeking to militarize member states and curtail the veto powers of nations like Hungary on security matters. The summit also debated a proposed “drone wall” to counter aerial threats, but reports indicated little progress, with some outlets describing the initiative as more symbolic than practical.
The Hungarian leader reiterated his opposition to what he framed as reckless policies, stating that EU actions risked dragging Europe into war.
