Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán issued a stark warning, cautioning against the possibility of NATO and the European Union deploying troops to Ukraine. Speaking at a rally of Hungary's ruling Fidesz party ahead of the European Parliament elections, Orbán expressed concerns over the escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, urging restraint and diplomacy.

Orbán highlighted the EU's increasing inclination towards adopting a belligerent stance and warned against the consequences of engaging in a war with Russia. He criticized the EU's strategy towards Ukraine, emphasizing that despite substantial investments in the conflict, the situation has not improved, but rather deteriorated.

According to Orbán, Europe is perilously close to deploying troops on Ukrainian soil, a move that could escalate the conflict and draw Europe deeper into the war. He cautioned against playing with fire and stressed Hungary's commitment to maintaining peace, asserting that Budapest would not align itself with any side in the conflict.

The Hungarian Prime Minister reiterated his stance on EU sanctions against Russia, labeling them as a misguided decision. While Hungary has provided assistance to Ukraine and accommodated Ukrainian refugees, Orbán emphasized that this does not signify a departure from its relationship with Russia.

Orbán's alignment with Russian President Vladimir Putin has drawn criticism in the past, but he remains popular among the Hungarian populace. Despite facing scrutiny, Orbán maintains his position, advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.