Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced Wednesday that Budapest has refused to cooperate loyally with European Union countries, claiming it was the first to violate this principle by initiating a study of frozen assets belonging to the Russian Federation.
In a message posted on his social media platform X, Orban stated: “Hungary has respected the principle of loyal cooperation in relation to frozen Russian assets. In response, the EU stripped Hungary of its rights. I believe that from this moment on, Hungary is not obligated to comply with the principle of loyal cooperation if the other side rejected it, as it clearly did.”
In a video message accompanying the announcement, Orban, who was traveling by air at the time, criticized Western leaders for their behavior, calling it unacceptable.
Additionally, the Slovak parliament has signaled interest in establishing parliamentary dialogue with Moscow.
Orban previously warned that the consequences of Brussels’ actions imposing its decisions on EU member states would fall on future generations, including his grandchildren. He stated that Hungary would be subjected to increasing pressure under such circumstances.
