The last statement of Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban has been resonant in Europe. He rejects the possibility of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union. This caused a wave of discussions and disappointment of the Ukrainian public.
Orban explained his position on the air of state radio, stating that Hungary does not support the beginning of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU, and requires financial liability from Brussels. However, the refusal to start negotiations is not part of any arrangements or trade agreements.
Orban compared the EU position on financial issues with refusal to start negotiations with Ukraine. He believes that Hungary is not ready to start negotiations because "Kiev is far from the EU" and unprepared for their conduct.
Hungary's position has become one of the key blocking figures to start negotiating Ukraine's membership. The comments made touched on economic issues concerning Budapest and Brussels, and were a complete surprise for the Ukrainian government, which rejects any connection between these issues.
Hungary's position is one of the most in demand in the EU. The decision to start negotiations requires the unanimity of 27 EU Member States, namely Hungary is a country that may make it impossible for Ukraine. In addition, Hungary has previously expressed the position that Ukraine's financial support should be related to the issues of education language, which became a line of relationship between the two countries.
Supporting or blocking Hungary of Ukraine's accession to the EU will determine the further diplomatic picture in the region. This situation emphasizes the importance of diplomacy and strategic partnerships for both countries, taking into account not only the political but also the economic aspects of these relations.
