Hungarian scientists issue joint statement condemning government’s stance on Ukraine
A total of 165 Hungarian scientists have so far signed a joint declaration stating their support to Ukrainian people and their leaders, and condemning the policy of the Hungarian government, they told MTI on Friday.
They said that three years after their first declaration, they again needed to state support to the people, armed forces, government and president of Ukraine, at a time when the new US president had set unfulfillable criteria for peace and for continuing economic and military support to Ukraine.
“We condemn the Hungarian government’s morally objectionable position which seeks to make Ukraine accept ceasefire or “peace” without setting conditions and guarantees,” they wrote.
“We agree with those European countries that, in cooperation with other states, wish to continue supporting Ukraine’s struggle to conclude a peace agreement with the aggressor attacking it only if sufficient guarantees are provided,” the scientists said in their declaration.
Viktor Orbán was the only one of the 27 EU leaders who did not vote in favour of the EU’s united action to provide military assistance to Ukraine at a meeting of EU heads of state and government on Thursday.
Orbán: Science essential for survival of nation
Science is essential for the survival of the nation, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. He told the inauguration of a new centre for Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Szeged, in southern Hungary, that if Hungary wanted to survive in terms of the cultural entity called Hungarian civilisation, then it must be represented among the greatest intellects of the world.
Orbán said that in terms of spending on innovation, Hungary currently ranked 21st in the European Union. He added that the goal was to be among the top ten in the EU by 2030 and in the world by 2040. He said there was public consensus in Hungary that it would be impossible to remain competitive, or possibly even survive, without achieving such a breakthrough in science.
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Send the scientist to live and fight in Ukraine get injured or even better killed. Do these morons do not realize the effect of death and destruction. Did not realize that there are 165 stupid scientists in Hungary. Scientist should be supporting President Trump’s peace initiative.
A very chainsaw approach to “Free Speech!”. Send them to the Front! Let them die!
Lets turn the question around – with all the Russian deaths, destruction and costs associated with the Special Military Operation – why doesn’t You-Know-Who just … stop?
Then there are the leaders representing 440 million Europeans – versus our Politicians representing Hungary’s 9.5 million (on a good day). Not counting “warmongers” UK with 69 million, Turkey with 87 million people and “midget / economic powerhouse” Norway with 5.5 million. “Morons!”.
Perhaps our Politicians reasoning is less than convincing? Even BFF Mr. Fico refuses to publicly back Hungary…
Under Fidesz those are 165 scientists who will soon find themselves unemployed. Get rid of Fidesz in 2026!
Trust the science?? I think not!
US ex-CIA members signed a letter stating that the Hunter Biden laptop was Russian disinformation. Many US scientists supported COVID vaccines, cancelling classes for students for 18 months and forced the population to wear masks. Guess what, they were all wrong.
Hungarian scientists fall into the same category of mindlessness outside their field.
COVID-19 vaccines played a crucial role in controlling the virus by reducing severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths. While they didn’t completely “defeat” the virus—since COVID-19 continues to circulate—they significantly weakened its impact.
Here’s how they helped:
Reduced Severity: Vaccines greatly lowered the risk of severe disease and death, especially among high-risk populations.
Lowered Transmission: While not perfect at stopping infection, vaccines helped reduce the spread of the virus, especially in the early stages before variants emerged.
Prevented Healthcare System Collapse: By reducing hospitalizations, vaccines helped prevent overwhelming healthcare systems.
Allowed Societies to Reopen: Widespread vaccination enabled countries to ease restrictions and return to more normal life.
Even though COVID-19 is now endemic, vaccines remain essential for protecting vulnerable individuals and reducing the overall burden of the disease.