Orbán on the interests of the associate States
The deliveries of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia, implemented by the Ukrainian relationship pipeline, were halted on January 27. The Ukrainian side reported that the reason was the Russian attack on energy infrastructure. In consequence to the disruption of transit, the Hungarian MOL company asked the government to mobilise strategical natural material reserves, while the authorities in Budapest requested approval to transport Russian oil via the Adria pipeline to Croatia. This way is expected to scope Hungary in mid-March. Hungarian authorities accused Ukraine of deliberately blocking supplies.
Viktor Orbán estimated that Brussels had a work to stand up for Hungary and Slovakia, and Budapest expected the European Commission to call and perceive to representatives of Ukraine. The Prime Minister stated that the decision to close the pipeline put 2 associate States of the European Union at hazard and those liable for stopping the transmission of the pipeline relationship was besides intended to destruct the Nord Stream pipeline.
The head of the Hungarian Government stressed that the European Commission should defend the interests of the associate States by taking its stand on the side of Hungary and Slovakia in a dispute with Ukraine, due to the fact that that is its duty. Viktor Orbán besides assessed that Ukraine may be curious in triggering destabilisation in Hungary in order to influence the political situation before the parliamentary elections scheduled for 12 April.
Peace Council
On Thursday, a inaugural gathering of the Council of Peace, set up by Donald Trump, attended by representatives of 49 countries, was held in Washington. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán posted a video of the event online, showing the free atmosphere of the gathering and its amusement with the behaviour of the president of Argentina.
The movie shows Javier Milei joking, moving to the rhythm of the song "Burning Love" played in the area by Elvis Presley and pretending to sing for the microphone while politicians talk and laugh. In 1 picture, Orbán, having noticed the camera pointing at himself, salutes the operator, and the full situation is viewed with clear amusement by FIFA CEO Gianni Infantino. Both the Hungarian Prime Minister and the Argentine president were faced with distinctive red caps associated with the MEGA movement.
During the beginning session, Trump stressed the importance of the Council of Peace, identifying it as 1 of the most crucial activities in which it is involved. He besides informed of the $17 billion assembly for the organ's activities and the decision of 5 states to send military and police forces to the Gaza Strip. He besides addressed Milei and Orbán directly, praising them and reminding them of their electoral support.
