For Viktor Orban, Ukraine cannot defeat Russia

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Viktor Orban’s Hungary does not believe in the possibility of a military victory for Ukraine and is blocking the European reimbursement of arms intended for the Zelensky government.

By Emmanuel Berretta

“IIt is obvious that there will be no victory for the Ukrainians on the battlefield”, says Viktor Orban, questioned on the reasons for his refusal to help Ukraine militarily during an economic forum organized by Bloomberg, in Qatar. The Hungarian leader was pushed to explain his delicate relationship with his Ukrainian neighbor, to whom he refuses to deliver weapons.

Although he recognizes the tragedy experienced by the Ukrainians and declares himself wholeheartedly with them, he considers that his duty as a politician consists in “sparing lives”. “Especially if you are convinced, as I am, that there is no chance of winning this war,” he adds, specifying that he is concentrating his energy on obtaining “a ceasefire”. , a prerequisite for peace talks. A very position…