PM Orbán: Ukraine Opened ‘Western-Directed Conflict’ with Druzhba Blockade

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sharply criticized Ukraine’s recent actions toward Hungary during a speech at an anti-war rally in Debrecen on Saturday, warning that Budapest will never accept negotiations conducted under pressure. Orbán accused Kyiv of opening a political conflict with Hungary, spoke about energy security and foreign influence, and reiterated that Hungary’s strategic goal is to stay out of the war.