NATO member labels Ukrainian strike on Kursk Region as ‘wrong’
Hungary is against any measures that could hinder peace efforts between Moscow and Kiev, according to a senior official. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Hungary is against any obstacles to peace talks between Moscow and Kiev, according to a senior official.
The Hungarian government, which maintains a pro-peace stance, does not support Ukraine's military actions into Russia's Kursk Region, stated Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Hungarian prime minister’s office.
Gulyas, the highest-ranking Hungarian official to discuss the incident so far, was speaking at a briefing on Thursday.
“Ukraine is not only defending, but also attacking. We want a ceasefire and peace,” Gulyas explained.
He emphasized that any interference with peaceful resolution efforts in the conflict, like the extension of hostilities into Russian territories, is "wrong.”
Contrasting with the reaction of other European Union and NATO officials, Gulyas' remarks highlighted a different stance. EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, for instance, expressed unwavering support for Ukraine when he recently met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba.
Other European leaders have expressed their viewpoints as well. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo confirmed Ukraine’s right to self-defense, including operations in Kursk. Similarly, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal sent good wishes to the Ukrainian forces engaged.
Since the conflict's escalation in February 2022, Hungary has adopted a neutral position, providing humanitarian aid to Kiev but declining to send weapons, permit the transhipment of military supplies through its territory, or train Ukrainian troops, all amid significant pressure from Washington and Brussels. Viktor Orban’s government has also been critical of EU sanctions against Russia, arguing they do more harm to the bloc itself.
Amidst these developments, Moscow has expressed a continual openness to dialogue with Kiev. Nonetheless, following the Kursk Region incursion, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that negotiation with Ukraine was not a current option.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported significant Ukrainian military losses since the operation in Kursk Region began on August 6, including over 4,700 troops and substantial amounts of military hardware.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
The Hungarian government, which maintains a pro-peace stance, does not support Ukraine's military actions into Russia's Kursk Region, stated Gergely Gulyas, the head of the Hungarian prime minister’s office.
Gulyas, the highest-ranking Hungarian official to discuss the incident so far, was speaking at a briefing on Thursday.
“Ukraine is not only defending, but also attacking. We want a ceasefire and peace,” Gulyas explained.
He emphasized that any interference with peaceful resolution efforts in the conflict, like the extension of hostilities into Russian territories, is "wrong.”
Contrasting with the reaction of other European Union and NATO officials, Gulyas' remarks highlighted a different stance. EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, for instance, expressed unwavering support for Ukraine when he recently met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba.
Other European leaders have expressed their viewpoints as well. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo confirmed Ukraine’s right to self-defense, including operations in Kursk. Similarly, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal sent good wishes to the Ukrainian forces engaged.
Since the conflict's escalation in February 2022, Hungary has adopted a neutral position, providing humanitarian aid to Kiev but declining to send weapons, permit the transhipment of military supplies through its territory, or train Ukrainian troops, all amid significant pressure from Washington and Brussels. Viktor Orban’s government has also been critical of EU sanctions against Russia, arguing they do more harm to the bloc itself.
Amidst these developments, Moscow has expressed a continual openness to dialogue with Kiev. Nonetheless, following the Kursk Region incursion, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that negotiation with Ukraine was not a current option.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported significant Ukrainian military losses since the operation in Kursk Region began on August 6, including over 4,700 troops and substantial amounts of military hardware.
Mathilde Moreau for TROIB News
