Hungary's foreign minister has strongly criticized U.S. President Joe Biden's recent decision to authorize Ukraine to use missiles supplied by Washington to strike deeper inside Russia. The move has raised concerns about escalating the war and potentially triggering a global conflict.
The decision to allow Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMs) for attacks further inside Russia comes amid President Vladimir Putin's deployment of North Korean troops along Ukraine's northern border to reclaim seized territory. The Kremlin has condemned the move, warning that it could exacerbate international tensions.
The Hungarian Foreign Minister expressed disapproval of Biden's decision, stating that it contradicts the will of voters who elected Donald Trump. He also criticized European Union leaders for supporting Ukraine.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's government in Hungary has been notably hostile towards Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and NATO. Orbán, a close ally of the Kremlin, has consistently opposed aid for Ukraine and threatened to block sanctions against Russia.
The foreign minister described the authorization of U.S. weapons for Ukraine as 'incredibly dangerous' and warned of the risk of further spreading the war, which reaches its 1,000th day on Tuesday. He also cautioned against Ukraine's potential NATO membership, suggesting it could bring the threat of World War III closer.
President-elect Trump's stance on continuing military support to Ukraine remains uncertain, despite his pledge to swiftly end the war. Hungary has advocated for an immediate cease-fire in the conflict but refrains from commenting on the implications for Ukraine's territorial integrity and broader European security concerns.
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