Hungary is not hopping on the European war train. From Amy Mek at rairfoundation.com:
h/t WRSA
“War is a monster that is constantly hungry, it must be fed, and I see that the Americans and the Democratic government of the United States, and the leaders of the European Union, are ready to feed it.”
In his recent appearance on Hungarian state radio, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a powerful critique of Western European leaders and NATO’s actions, which he sees as dangerously escalating the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Orbán emphasized Hungary’s unwavering stance of non-participation in the war, firmly rejecting the idea of shedding Hungarian blood for Ukraine.
NATO’s Escalation and Militarization
Orbán criticized Western European leaders for considering the reintroduction of mandatory military service and increasing militarization, pointing out that such moves contribute to the escalation. He stated, “Every week we are closer to war,” expressing alarm over NATO’s plans to allow Ukraine to use Western weapons against Russian targets, which he believes could lead to a global conflict.
Hungary’s Firm Stance on the War
Highlighting the potential for a catastrophic escalation, Orbán remarked, “War is a monster that is constantly hungry, it must be fed, and I see that the Americans and the Democratic government of the United States, and the leaders of the European Union, are ready to feed it.” He reiterated Hungary’s position of non-participation, stressing, “This war must not cause suffering to the Hungarians. We have got to stay out of this war.”
Concerns Over NATO’s Actions
Orbán raised significant concerns about NATO’s evolving role in the conflict. He highlighted discussions about allowing Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons to attack Russian targets, marking a substantial escalation. “This week, two things happened,” Orbán warned. “The first is that French training officers are going to Ukraine. The other is that more and more people, including the NATO Secretary-General, say that weapons provided by Western countries can be used not only for self-defense but also to attack the Russians.”
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Isn’t NATO a business if you get down to it?
WAR is good for business.
It denies items to the “useless eaters” and culls them at the same time while the cash register ka-chings.
A form of tax as Orwell said.
Is human nature evil or just short sighted?