Hungary has been aiding Russian aggression against Ukraine, with the Hungarian government constantly criticizing anti-Russia sanctions and PM Orbán pushing pro-Moscow rhetoric in the EU. Despite being part of NATO, the number one enemy Russia claims to be fighting in Ukraine, Hungary stays loyal to the Kremlin in many ways, which we explore in this explainer.
Learn how Hungary:
- shifts the blame for the Russian war against Ukraine onto the West;
- opposes arms supply and financial assistance to Ukraine;
- promotes anti-sanction rhetoric in the EU;
- and more…