Will Hungary take sides if Russia attacks Ukraine?
Even though Hungarian minorities in Ukraine would be affected in case of a war or invasion, Hungary will probably not help with weapons if Russia attacks Ukraine. However, sanctions against Russia could be accepted.
Hungary has built a good relationship with Russia over the years, and a close economic tie is in place. If Hungary has to choose between Ukraine and Russia, Hungary will take side with Russia. Of course, as always, there could be exceptions. Such instances could occur if a case involved the European Union or NATO. If this happened, the Hungarian prime minister would not turn his back on the country’s allies. – writes hvg.hu.
Another important aspect of the current situation is that there is a significant Hungarian minority living in Ukraine.
This has been a subject of conversations and issues since 1989, but Hungary has been using different rhetoric since 2018. The Hungarian state is more confrontative in their tone when they talk about protecting and supporting the minority groups.
Migration could be an issue as well. Many Hungarians are working in the military in Ukraine, thus they would be also affected. Other people could flee Ukraine in the hope to find a new, safer home. These people could be Hungarians or those who do not want to join the military. Many Ukrainian people work in Hungary, and they are likely to bring their families over to the country. If gas pipes closed, that would affect Hungary as well. Whereas the country has not bought gas from Ukraine since 2021, in Austria an amount of gas from Ukraine gets into the conduit as well.
Hungary, however, will not get confrontational with Russia to support Ukraine.
The most likely scenario is that Hungary would support Ukrainian soldiers by providing healthcare and hospitalisation. If the European Union introduces new sanctions against Russia, Hungary will not agree but will not veto them. As Daily News Hungary reported, the Hungarian Armed Forces can guarantee the security of Hungarians. Lieutenant General Romulusz Ruszin-made a recent visit to Washington DC and talked with Chief of Staff General Mark Milley to discuss all scenarios that might happen. Hungarian Armed Forces are prepared to defend the country, and “will demonstrate their preparedness in exercises before the public and [NATO] leaders”. Read more about the topic HERE.
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Source: hvg.hu, DNH
It seems Russia is a better friend to Hungary then the leftist would be dictators of the EU.
Hungary needs to be very careful. Russia is not a friend. Ukraine is not a friend. The EU is not a friend and the US is not a friend. Hungary needs to reinstitute the draft and rapidly build up its armed forces, which have been neglected for 30 years.
How incredible: the US has military personnel and materiel in over 100 foreign countries but when Russia moves troops within its borders to its western borders, everyone freak out.
How incredible: the US has military personnel and materiel in over 100 foreign countries but when Russia moves troops within its borders to west, everyone freaks out.
Prime Minister – Victor Orban and the Hungarian Government would be best advised to keep there opinions and mouths sealed, at this – Again – HIGH tension time in Europe.
Hungary – should – “Sit on the Fence” – let un-fold what may or may not occur, but of greater importance – not to “Side” take a position nor show your colours nor allegience support to this situation.
Hungary – internally has MASSIVE homeland problems in its – Survival- through the cataclysmic devastation inflicted – through the arrival in February 2020 of this – on-going Novel Virus.
The “Zenith” of this Novel Virus – is distanced from Factually displaying/exhibiting the deepness of impact it has THRUST – on Hungary.
The predominent MAJOR focus of the Government of Hungary – SHOULD and NEEDS – to be – on its Citizens – 9.6 million of Us.
Prioritize – what is occuring in your own house – Hungary – keeping it clean and liveable – FUNCTIONING – and NOT become embroiled in matters – that if you make the wrong decision – or show your HAND – could have MASSIVE repercussions on you – Internationally and in the European Union.
Tread carefully – Hungary – sit back observe and DON’T – Agitate.
The now president of the US- as 8 years as VP – Ukraine was a major source of income for him and his family, all while insisting Ukraine was the most corrupt country in the west. This same man along with the EU are responsible for the craziness that happening in the world and the US-keep in mind several thousand miles of border are open to all and you will receive the same benefits you had in your socialist country and with the highest standard of living. New arrivals can make 20.00 an hour for starters – I can only speak for California
Hungarian minorities can be favored by the invasion of Ukraine. The current Ukrainian government is very aggressive against Hungarian and other minorities. The Azov battalion is a nazi group which has the control of Ukraine right now.