Reported 12 months ago
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who recently assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union, visited Ukraine for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war began, meeting with President Zelensky. Despite blocking EU military aid to Ukraine, Orban has secretly bolstered Hungary's defense capabilities, earning him the title of 'The EU’s two-faced defense champion' by Politico. Hungary's defense budget has increased to 2.11% of its GDP, aiming to further strengthen its military amid growing significance as an EU arms production hub. Orban's stance reflects Hungary's nationalist route, emphasizing national interests. As Hungary hosts the EU Council presidency, it prioritizes strengthening EU defense policies and fostering European defense industry cooperation.
Source: YAHOO