Turkey’s president tries to mediate after Russia suspends grain deal

Indeed, it is rare to hear a criticism from the ultra-conservative Polish government against Hungarian nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. But since Russia invaded Ukraine, nothing has gone well between the two Central European countries, members of the European Union (EU). Usually allies in hard-hitting attacks against Brussels, they are openly divided over Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In late March, Polish President Andrzej Duda said he understood “The Great Addiction” Energy from Hungary to Russia, but it“Russian aggression in Ukraine and the death of thousands of civilians [il avait] It is difficult for him to accept the post of Hungarian Prime Minister”. “This policy will cost him dearly”.he thought.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki condemned this“authoritarian government” The Russian President, who has maintained cordial relations with the Kremlin in recent years, Mr. Orban tries to maintain a careful balance. If the Hungarian supports the general decisions made at the European level and within NATO, he categorically refuses to supply weapons to Ukraine or allow access to its territory.

On October 23, Mr. Brussels accuses Orban of weakening Hungary with its sanctions against Russia, at a time when the nationalist leader must face a back-to-back movement of teachers and students at home. “Don’t worry about the shooters in Hungary hiding somewhere in the shadows from the watchtowers of Brussels”He began. “They will end up where their forefathers ended up”He predicted a fate for the European Union similar to that of the Soviet bloc that collapsed between 1989 and 1991.

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The talks echo those launched by the Hungarian government in mid-October “National Consultation” On European sanctions against Moscow, Mr. Despite the fact that Orbán voted for them along with his partners, he continued to lash out.

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