Strange: Hungary’s defence ministry contradicts itself over tanks handed to Serbia
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In a puzzling turn of events, Hungary’s Defence Ministry has publicly contradicted itself regarding the issue of armoured vehicles allegedly transferred to Serbia.
According to 444.hu, Ákos Hadházy, a non-affiliated Hungarian MP known for his probing questions, directly asked the ministry whether Hungary had sold or gifted tanks to Serbia. The ministry’s initial response was unequivocal:
But here’s the twist—this answer raised eyebrows, as Serbian media had already reported on the tank purchase some time before. Sensing a discrepancy, hvg.hu pressed the ministry for clarification. Their follow-up response offered a different perspective:
“As we have previously informed the public, due to the large-scale military modernisation carried out over the past decade, the Hungarian Defence Forces are selling off equipment that has become surplus. That was also the case in this instance.”
When hvg.hu asked why the ministry’s statements were contradictory, they received no further explanation. Crucially, the ministry refused to disclose the exact number of armoured vehicles transferred or sold to Serbia. Hungarian media speculate the number is between 26 and 66, while Serbian outlets confidently report the higher figure.