The alliance would raise 100 billion dollars over five years, meaning that they expect the war to continue for a long time, he warned.Continue reading
“Hungary will remain uninvolved in NATO’s actions despite the mounting pressure, viewing it as a prolonged struggle. The upcoming European Parliament elections this year will serve as a pivotal moment, allowing people to voice their stance on matters of war and peace,” Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó emphasized during his discussions in London.
After talks with his British counterpart, David Cameron, the Foreign Ministry revealed that a proposal had been submitted to NATO member states the previous day. The proposal entails an enhanced role for the North Atlantic alliance in training Ukrainian soldiers, coordinating arms supplies, and allocating EUR 100B to support Kiev.
The UK is committed to backing Ukraine for as long as it takes.
I met Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó today to discuss this and the importance of maintaining Euro-Atlantic unity. pic.twitter.com/TlUvGPY3ZC
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 8, 2024
Péter Szijjártó underscored that it was evident from Tuesday’s negotiations that “they do not truly want us to be excluded from these collective actions, yet it is apparent that we will not be participating.” He firmly stated, “Hungarian soldiers will not engage in such actions, and we will prevent such activities on Hungarian soil. We adamantly oppose funding such endeavors with Hungarian taxpayers’ money, but this will be a prolonged struggle.”
Expressing concern, the Minister cautioned,
there is a concerted effort to embroil us in war; they desire Hungarian involvement in these actions.”
“We adamantly refuse to be drawn into this conflict. The upcoming EP elections are crucial, offering citizens a decisive opportunity to express their views on adopting a pro-war or pro-peace stance, with the backing of the Hungarian people,” Szijjártó emphasized.
He reiterated Hungary’s commitment to a pro-peace stance and its determination to resist the current pressure within NATO. He also criticized NATO’s proposal, suggesting that it crosses its own lines and dangerously inches towards war, potentially instigating a third world war. Mr. Szijjártó stressed that Hungary’s position contradicts the premise underlying NATO’s proposal, which considers the war in Ukraine as ‘our war.’
This proposal implies that the war must persist until Ukraine emerges victorious. Both Britain and NATO advocate for this position,” he noted.
Szijjártó argued against the feasibility of a military solution, emphasizing the necessity of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Concluding his remarks, he highlighted areas of agreement and disagreement between Hungary and the United Kingdom. While both nations align on certain issues such as nuclear non-discrimination and enhancing European competitiveness, they diverge significantly on the issue of the war in Ukraine.
“While Hungary advocates for a ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations, the UK persistently advocates for increasing arms shipments to Ukraine,” he remarked, underscoring the divergence in their positions.
“In essence, while the UK remains our ally, we hold differing views on critical matters. However, we engage in dialogue based on mutual respect. Yet, on the paramount issue of ending the war in Ukraine, our positions starkly differ,” Minister Szijjártó concluded.
Via MTI; Featured Image: Facebook / Szijjártó Péter