Summary
Hungary is expected to back down from its threat to block the EU’s renewal of sanctions on Russia after Donald Trump warned Moscow of harsher penalties if it continues the war in Ukraine.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, critical of sanctions for harming the EU economy, had tied Hungary’s stance to Trump’s approach.
By Thursday, diplomats noted Hungary’s softened rhetoric, signaling likely approval at Friday’s EU meeting.
Blocking the sanctions could release frozen Russian funds and undermine EU energy security, risking repercussions for Hungary’s own EU funding.
I was wondering what Orbán would do now, it was obvious that his “let’s wait for Trump” shtick was banking on Trump being soft on Russia, now he’ll find a new reason why he blocks sanctions.
Hungary, at long last, (will) joins the rest of Europe against russia. Good.
Sure, it’s good. But if Europe really needs Trump to handle not only Putin, but also Orbán for us, then we are truly cooked.
For this one thing. Only because Trump. Don’t give Orban much credit. He’s a monkey 🐒 with cymbals dancing to tunes of others. He doesn’t care about anything but himself. Just like his idols.
Orban has hurt Hungary’s reputation all over EU. It will take years or decades to forget.
The old clock adage applies perfectly here. Bad things will come next but let us enjoy this small happy moment.
