- The Hungarian Prime Minister stressed that the Union is doing everything it can to remove it from power, utilizing both Hungarian opposition and NGOs to do so.
- — We made quite a few deals. Putin always kept his word. Experience of the last 15 years shows that Hungary can trust Russia," said Orban
- Referring to the war in Ukraine, Orban admitted that he described Russia as an aggressor due to the fact that he was forced to do so
- He besides criticized Ukrainian opposition to Russian aggression erstwhile again: “Many Ukrainians lost their lives defending their country. So what did they die for? This is simply a serious moral dilemma. Fortunately not mine”
In an interview with the Swiss diary Neue Zuercher Zeitung (NNZ), which appeared on Monday, Orban stated that the difference between Brussels and Moscow is that “it is easy to scope rational agreement with Russia, with people in Brussels it is almost impossible”.
The Prime Minister stressed that the Union is doing everything possible to remove it from power, utilizing both Hungarian opposition and NGOs to do so. “It is hard to sit down with those who want to destruct you during all election,” explained Orban.
“Putin always kept his word”
At the same time, he argued that there was no reason not to trust Vladimir Putin. “We have many agreements. Putin always kept his word. The experience of the past 15 years shows that Hungary can trust Russia," said Orban. He besides said that although Russia demanded NATO to retreat its expansion to the east in 2021, Putin did not question Hungary's membership of the Alliance due to the fact that in their territory there was "no weapon that Russia would consider a threat."
Trump tornado
Orban besides did not hide the satisfaction of the first decisions of the fresh US President. “ Over the last 10 days, the planet has changed more than usual in a fewer years. This is simply a Trump tornado," said the Prime Minister, who at the same time convinced that better times were coming for Hungary. “We were the black sheep of the West. Now it's clear: what Trump's doing, and what we've done over the last 15 years, is the future. We are happy and relaxed – he assured. After improving relations with the United States, Orban expects primarily the return of American investments, which at the minute are smaller than at least Chinese.
Orban is forced to talk about “Russian aggression”
Referring to the war in Ukraine, Orban admitted that he described Russia as an aggressor due to the fact that he was forced to do so. — This is the authoritative position of the European Union. I'm being loyal there. This is the EU decision we have, and it forces me to talk about "Russian aggression," he says.
However, he said, “Let’s leave the evaluation to the historians.” He besides criticised Ukraine's assistance to date by Western countries, and in peculiar the EU: “We should have isolated the conflict immediately, forced the ceasefire and started negotiations. It was clear from the beginning that the triumph of Ukraine would be impossible if we did not start a full war. That wasn't an option. present we can only aid Ukraine through ceasefire and peace."
He besides criticized Ukrainian opposition to Russian aggression erstwhile again: “Many Ukrainians lost their lives defending their country. So what did they die for? This is simply a serious moral dilemma. Fortunately not mine.”
Orban besides assured that Donald Trump is simply a “strong man with a sword” who will be able to cut through this “Gordian knot”.
Viktor Orban on the scenes of gathering with AfD leader
When asked about this week's visit of the alternate leader for Germany (AfD) Alice Weidel in Hungary stated that she was the 1 who called him and asked for a meeting. — If their boss wants to talk to me, why should I say no? If Olaf Scholz had called me, I would have accepted him, too. But the chances are slim," he concluded.
On this occasion, he explained that the AfD political programme was interesting from the position of Budapest. — taxation cuts, changes in the Green Deal scale, return to atomic power, a strict migration policy," he said.
Orban about his biggest rival
Finally, Orban referred to the increasing position of Peter Magyar and his opposition TISZA party. He assured that he was not afraid of expanding support for political opponents.
— It's not unusual. In the last election of 2022, all opposition parties joined forces to form a common list. This effort failed and now they are taking another one," said Orban, admitting that he is aware that his cabinet is increasingly unpopular. However, the geopolitical situation was the work for this. "War and sanctions have created a very hard situation over the last 3 years, characterised by advanced inflation, rising energy prices and low economical growth," he argued.
