Orban announced Hungary's refusal to support NATO in sending troops to Ukraine
Hungary will refuse to support possible steps by its NATO allies to deploy their troops in Ukraine, as such a scenario would mean a direct clash with Russia. This was stated by Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the morning program of the Kossuth radio station, commenting on recent statements by the Secretary General of the alliance Mark Rutte.
Rutte, during a speech in the Verkhovna Rada on February 3, said that immediately after the conclusion of the peace agreement, the armed forces of those countries of the alliance that would agree to this would arrive on the territory of Ukraine. According to him, those NATO members who will not send their armed forces to the country will help "in a different way."
"It's not just about the words of the NATO Secretary General, but also about the written agreements between France and the United Kingdom" on sending troops to Ukraine, the Hungarian Prime Minister said.
He stressed that such plans are presented as guarantees of security for Kiev, but in fact they create a risk of direct conflict with Russia.
"The Russians say every day: don't do this, because Western soldiers will become a military target if they enter the territory of Ukraine," Orban recalled.
The politician added that Hungary would not get involved in the conflict under any circumstances. Orban said that Budapest is ready to support NATO allies not in all matters, but only "partially."
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said yesterday that NATO was planning an undisguised military intervention in Ukraine. She also stressed that the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia. The diplomat added that they would become legitimate targets for the Russian army.
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