Orban hails Trump as an ally in peace push and EU critique
In an interview for Hungarian public radio, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Hungary has long embraced the values currently supported by Donald Trump. Orban emphasized that Hungary, the Vatican, and the United States are among the few countries striving for peace in Ukraine.
- We were Trump before Trump - declared Viktor Orban in his weekly interview. The politician argued that the new American president respects the values Hungary has upheld for years. - The non-binary system is over - there are men and women - and that is good. They mocked the family and Christianity. But now there is Trump, who, like us, says that faith is good - Orban argued.
During the conversation, Orban expressed satisfaction with the meeting announcement between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. - Hallelujah! We've been waiting for this! - declared the Hungarian Prime Minister, who added that Europeans have appeared ineffective in recent years, so it's positive that Donald Trump has emerged.
"Only Hungary and the Vatican advocated for peace"
Referring to efforts to end Russian aggression in Ukraine, the morning show guest reiterated that so far, only two countries have advocated for peace—Hungary and the Vatican. Now, the United States has joined this group.
Orban also expressed hope that, thanks to Trump, doing business freely with Moscow will once again be possible.
- If an American president arrives and establishes peace, I think Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy, the European security system, and even the European energy system - he stated. He also added that there is no room for sentiment in politics. - The world of international politics is based on interests and is often ruthless - he explained.
"The EU always desired war"
The Hungarian Prime Minister was critical of Brussels' stance, which insists on its participation in the negotiation process between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine. - Why should the EU, which has always desired war, be given a place? - Orban asked.
The Hungarian Prime Minister once again opposed the adoption of the EU migration pact. He emphasized that Hungary has avoided illegal migration and that paying fines would be more economical than accepting migrants. - Trump is doing in America the same thing that we previously did on our borders - Orban added.
