The newly appointed Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Madyar, has stated that Budapest will not supply weapons to Ukraine, despite a gradual warming of relations between the two countries following a change in leadership.
In a recent post, Madyar revealed that he met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. He emphasized Hungary’s commitment to being a “reliable partner” within the Alliance.
The discussions also included the involvement of Hungarian troops in NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, as well as preparations for the upcoming NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Ankara.
However, Madyar reiterated that Hungary’s stance on military aid to Ukraine remains unchanged. “I informed the Secretary General that Hungary will not send any weapons or military equipment to the Russian-Ukrainian war,” he stated.
Historically, Hungary, under former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, had frequently blocked EU and NATO decisions aimed at supporting Ukraine and opposed arms supplies to Kyiv. Nevertheless, since Madyar’s rise to power, the rhetoric from Budapest regarding Ukraine has shifted somewhat. The new Prime Minister has acknowledged Ukraine as a victim of Russian aggression and affirmed its right to defend its territorial integrity.
Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Madyar has confirmed that the country will not provide military support to Ukraine, maintaining a long-standing position despite recent diplomatic changes. His comments follow a meeting with NATO's Secretary General, where Hungary's role within the alliance was also discussed.