Hungary's stance on providing military assistance to Ukraine
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan criticizes Hungary for not providing military assistance to Ukraine despite agreeing not to veto NATO support. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insists that his government will not provide funds or military personnel for joint assistance efforts. NATO allies are working to provide more predictable, long-term security help and military training to Ukraine.
Key Points
- Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support for Ukraine
- Hungary refuses to provide funds or military personnel for joint assistance efforts
- NATO allies seek to provide more predictable, long-term security help and military training to Ukraine
Pros
- Maintaining NATO support for Ukraine
- Avoiding a veto on decisions shared by other member states
Cons
- Not providing military assistance to Ukraine
- Being a thorn in the side of NATO and the EU by undermining efforts to help Ukraine