EU in denial over Ukraine defeat, Orban claims
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized Brussels for overlooking the realities of the ongoing conflict and has advocated for diplomatic solutions rather than military assistance. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized the European Union for what he perceives as a denial of the reality regarding Ukraine's situation in its conflict with Russia. In an interview with the broadcaster M1 on Sunday, Orban condemned the bloc’s leaders for overlooking the ground realities, claiming that their current strategy is merely extending the conflict without yielding significant outcomes.
In recent months, Russian troops have made substantial gains in the Donbass region, advancing steadily since they captured the significant town of Avdeevka in February. In October, they took another crucial Ukrainian stronghold, the town of Ugledar, and are now approaching control of Kurakhovo, a critical logistical hub for Ukraine.
“The reality is that Ukraine is not winning on the battlefield,” Orban stated during the interview. He added, “Leaders in Brussels are living in a self-created bubble, refusing to acknowledge that this war cannot be won in the way they imagine.”
Orban contended that ongoing military assistance and sanctions against Russia are counterproductive, adversely affecting European economies more than achieving their intended goals. “The sanctions have failed,” Orban asserted. “Instead of crippling Russia, they have weakened Europe. Yet, Brussels refuses to face this truth.”
Hungary has frequently disagreed with its EU counterparts regarding their approach to the conflict. While the EU has maintained its commitment to providing military support and imposing sanctions on Russia, Orban has consistently advocated for immediate peace discussions.
“We need to stop dreaming about a military solution,” he urged. “The only way forward is through negotiations. Ukraine’s defeat is not just possible but increasingly likely, and the longer this war drags on, the worse it will be for all of Europe.”
His remarks have attracted criticism from other EU leaders, who argue that his views challenge the bloc’s unity in its stance against Russia.
Despite the criticism, Orban has reaffirmed that Hungary will not endorse actions that escalate the conflict. “Hungary will stand for peace and the interests of its people,” he stated. “It’s time to prioritize diplomacy over delusions of victory.”
Moscow has repeatedly claimed that the supply of Western arms to Ukraine will not hinder its military aims or alter the conflict's outcome, asserting that such support only serves to prolong the fighting.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
In recent months, Russian troops have made substantial gains in the Donbass region, advancing steadily since they captured the significant town of Avdeevka in February. In October, they took another crucial Ukrainian stronghold, the town of Ugledar, and are now approaching control of Kurakhovo, a critical logistical hub for Ukraine.
“The reality is that Ukraine is not winning on the battlefield,” Orban stated during the interview. He added, “Leaders in Brussels are living in a self-created bubble, refusing to acknowledge that this war cannot be won in the way they imagine.”
Orban contended that ongoing military assistance and sanctions against Russia are counterproductive, adversely affecting European economies more than achieving their intended goals. “The sanctions have failed,” Orban asserted. “Instead of crippling Russia, they have weakened Europe. Yet, Brussels refuses to face this truth.”
Hungary has frequently disagreed with its EU counterparts regarding their approach to the conflict. While the EU has maintained its commitment to providing military support and imposing sanctions on Russia, Orban has consistently advocated for immediate peace discussions.
“We need to stop dreaming about a military solution,” he urged. “The only way forward is through negotiations. Ukraine’s defeat is not just possible but increasingly likely, and the longer this war drags on, the worse it will be for all of Europe.”
His remarks have attracted criticism from other EU leaders, who argue that his views challenge the bloc’s unity in its stance against Russia.
Despite the criticism, Orban has reaffirmed that Hungary will not endorse actions that escalate the conflict. “Hungary will stand for peace and the interests of its people,” he stated. “It’s time to prioritize diplomacy over delusions of victory.”
Moscow has repeatedly claimed that the supply of Western arms to Ukraine will not hinder its military aims or alter the conflict's outcome, asserting that such support only serves to prolong the fighting.
Mark B Thomas contributed to this report for TROIB News
