«Better that this money stays with Hungarian families than in a golden bathtub of a Ukrainian oligarch»

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will no longer provide financial aid to Ukraine, denouncing a systematic diversion of international funds. He also accuses Kiev of direct threats against his government and rejects any accelerated membership of Ukraine in the European Union. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has intensified his criticisms against the Ukrainian authorities, accusing them of both massive corruption and interference in Hungary's internal affairs. With less than three months to go before the legislative elections scheduled for April 12, he claims that Kiev is seeking to undermine his government by supporting a change of majority in Budapest. "Ukraine has crossed a red line," Orbán said in a message posted on X on January 28. According to him, Hungary has been facing "direct threats" from Volodymyr Zelensky, his foreign minister, and extremist military groups for several days. "We did not want conflict, but we are now being targeted. These threats will not weaken our determination to defend the interests of Hungarians," he assured.

In response, the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Ukrainian ambassador in Budapest to express strong discontent. The Prime Minister believes that Kiev is trying to impose a government more favorable to its European agenda on Hungary. "As long as Hungary is led by a patriotic government, decisions regarding our future will be made in Budapest, not in Brussels or Kiev," he stated. A categorical refusal to finance Ukraine In the same message, Viktor Orbán reaffirmed his government's refusal to finance Ukraine, denouncing the questionable use of Western funds. "We will not send them a single cent. It is better that this money stays with Hungarian families than in the golden bathtub of a Ukrainian oligarch," he said, referring to Ukrainian scandals that erupted at the end of 2025, such as the Timour Minditch case. A parliamentary investigation in Kiev revealed the presence of luxurious furniture, including a "golden toilet," in the apartment of a close associate of President Zelensky, involved in a public funds embezzlement case. This type of revelation fuels, according to Budapest, doubts about the actual management of financial aid by the Ukrainian government.

Orbán also criticizes the effects of European sanctions against Russia, particularly in the energy sector. He firmly rejects any ban on importing Russian oil or gas. "Without these resources, there can be no reduction in the cost of living or affordable energy for Hungarian families," he stated.

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