US Ambassador: Orbán still pushes Putin-backed policies
Hungary’s ambassador to the US, David Pressman, says that political leaders in the Hungarian government often talk about promoting peace. However, they continue to push for a policy backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán compared Ukraine to Afghanistan and called it a “no man’s land” when he hosted a closed-door meeting of foreign journalists at the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC). More on this HERE and HERE.
Hungary’s rhetoric is in contrast with that of the EU
This message is in almost stark contrast to the rhetoric of other members of the Western alliance, who last week pledged to donate dozens of modern tanks to Ukraine, Politico reports. Orbán’s statements have sparked outrage among Ukrainian officials, with foreign affairs spokesman Oleg Nikolenko saying Hungary is deliberately damaging Hungarian-Ukrainian relations. The Hungarian ambassador to Ukraine has also been asked to comment on the matter.
According to the paper, the Hungarian PM’s approach is seen partly as a domestic political ploy to divert attention from Hungary’s economic problems. But experts say Orbán’s rhetoric is about more than short-term political gamesmanship: the Hungarian prime minister is seeking to preserve his long-standing relationship with the Kremlin, Index writes.
Pressman: the Hungarian government still pushes harmful policies
“Political leaders in the government of Hungary often speak of promoting peace, but — from condemning sanctions to embracing Russian ‘cease-fire’ proposals — they continue to push policies endorsed by Putin,” Politico quoted David Pressman, the U.S. ambassador in Budapest, as saying.
The paper adds that while the Western allies have sought to provide Ukraine with more military support than ever before, Hungary reiterates its position that Kyiv should stop fighting.
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Source: Politico, Index
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You did not need to be a Political Student nor Scholar to know, the appointment of Joseph R. Biden – Democrat, as the 46th rightfully democratically elected – President of the United States of America, in December 2020, sworn into office January 2021, removing the “Infamous” – Donald J. Trump, – Republican – that the appointment, of the 46th elected President of the United States of America, was going to be a SMOOTH and Amicable transition, with Victor Orban?
Orban had CLEARLY shown his alliance and support to Trump, as Orban did to Ms Le Pen of France – that saw rightfully, after the humiliating DEFEATS of Trump and Le Pen, the (3) being called the Three Stooges.
Orban – to open his “Un-Savoury” mouth, in the lead up to the December 2020 Presidential Elections in America and Globally broadcast his TOTAL support of Donald J. Trump – Politically Beyond Belief.
Orban likewise with Le Pen – he was DEEPLY into her, never wavering his support, that again HUMILIATED the Hungarian Prime Minister, in LOOSE of candidates he SUPPORTED in America and in France, in there endeavours to seek appointments, in Trumps case being re-appointed as Presidents of there Respective country’s.
Embarrassing – what Orban exhibited to the Global World.
Joseph R. Biden – and Victor Orban – like Chalk & Cheese, that was NEVER amicable pre December 2020 – and in his Presidency to this point in time, the STRENGTH in messages coming out of the Ambassador of the United States of America – to Hungary – to Victor Orban/Hungary – indicate, that the Biden administration, know exactly the GOALS of Orban, and cut Orban “off at his knees” when he makes statements, that clearly outline & define – his Political motives, which are based on and around removing the practice and conduct of Hungary under DEMOCRACY.
America – Hungary – through Victor Orban – his DOING – the “Destruction” of another RELATIONSHIP.
It is time Pressman realized that Hungary is a sovereign nation. It does not have to jump at Biden’s and globalists’ wishes. Pressman should also realize that he has no right to interfere in internal affairs. If Hungary wants to keep friendly relations with a country that supplies energy to the people and builds its second atomic energy plant, it is not Pressman’s business. Present Hungarian government lacks war mongers. Pressman should be sent home.
The Germans had a good relationship with USA, or so they thought, yet USA still blew up their Nordstream pipeline!
The American empire, just like the Ottoman, Roman, British empires in the past is collapsing. And like all previous empires the Americans are desparately trying to keep it together.
It simply does not make sense for a small country like Hungary to antagonise the Russians or Chinese
Orban is smart enough to realise that and is acting accordingly.
Mr. Orban is not pushing Putin’s policies. He’s implementing policies that put the needs and benefit of Hungary and Hungarian citizens ahead of all other considerations. America should try it sometime, too, instead of worrying about other countries’ border security far more than about its own.