On the final day of its session, the Hungarian Parliament approved a resolution aimed at restricting financial assistance to Ukraine. The decision, reported by the Hungarian publication Index, reflects the government’s stance on the ongoing conflict.
The resolution was prepared by Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and the leader of the Fidesz parliamentary group, Máté Kocsis. It comprises 18 points that urge the government to refrain from allocating Hungarian and European funds to support the war in Ukraine, while also opposing European Union initiatives that could transform the bloc into a military alliance and undermine the sovereignty of member states.
“Take all necessary measures to prevent the continuation of the European Union’s policy of further support for the war in Ukraine. Ensure that funds belonging to Hungary and the Hungarian people, as well as EU funds legally owed to Hungary, are not directed to Ukraine. Do not adopt a budget that would allocate a significant portion of support intended for Hungarian farmers and the economy to Ukraine,” the document states.
The resolution received support from 142 members of parliament, with 28 voting against and 4 abstaining. This session marked the last before the general elections scheduled for April 12, unless an extraordinary session is called.
In related developments, Hungary has blocked a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which was intended as part of European Union financial assistance. On February 20, it was reported that Hungary’s decision stemmed from the lack of oil transit from Russia through the Druzhba pipeline.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Kyiv had informed Budapest about Russian shelling of the Druzhba pipeline in Brody, Lviv region, and the resulting damages as early as January 27. They characterized Hungary’s accusations of delays in oil supply as illogical.
Despite this, Péter Szijjártó claimed during an EU Council meeting on February 23 that Russia had not targeted the pipeline infrastructure and suggested that Ukraine had halted transit due to an “internal political decision.” The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry accused the Hungarian minister of making statements and taking actions that favor Russia.
On February 23, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis informed the media that the EU is not discussing alternative options regarding the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, which remains blocked by Hungary.
The Hungarian Parliament has passed a resolution to limit financial support for Ukraine, reflecting the government's position on the ongoing conflict. This decision coincides with Hungary's blockage of a significant EU loan to Ukraine, citing issues related to oil transit from Russia.