The Daily Populous Saturday August 24th, 2024 night edition
Authored by euromaidanpress.com and submitted by OddAioli6993

On 21 August, Hungary’s government spokesman, Gergely Gulyás, called for a ceasefire in Ukraine’s military operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. Speaking to the Hungarian outlet Telex, Gulyás claimed Hungary’s commitment to peace and highlighted concerns over alleged Europe’s energy security, according to Ukrainska Pravda (UP).

This statement comes as Ukraine continues its offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, which began on 6 August. Hungary remains the only EU state to maintain ties with the Kremlin since Russia’s full-scale invasion. Unlike most EU countries, Hungary opposes military aid to Ukraine, both nationally and within the EU, and refuses to send weapons to Kyiv. In its all-out opposition to Ukraine within the EU, Hungary often cites alleged violations of the rights of ethnic Hungarians in Ukraine.

“Ukraine is no longer just defending itself but is on the offensive. We want a ceasefire and peace,” Gulyás stated.

He urged both Ukraine and Russia to consider their responsibilities towards what he referred to as Europe’s energy security. He was referring to the transportation of Russian oil and gas through Ukrainian territory, according to UP.

The Hungarian government, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, consistently advocates for a truce that aligns with Russian terms, implying legitimization of Russian occupation in Ukraine.

No_Zookeepergame_27 on August 23rd, 2024 at 16:18 UTC »

“Ukraine is no longer defending itself and on the offensive”. So only Russia is allowed to go on the offense?

Either these guys are the dumbest or the people who voted for them are the dumbest.

216_412_70 on August 23rd, 2024 at 14:55 UTC »

No problem.... just get Russia out of Ukraine first.

Somhlth on August 23rd, 2024 at 14:48 UTC »

Viktor Orbán can get fucked.