Top Orban aide sparks outrage by calling Ukraine's resistance to Russia's full-scale invasion 'irresponsible'
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Key FactsHungarian Aide Faces Backlash Over Ukraine Comments
Sep 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- A senior aide to Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Ukraine's resistance to Russia's invasion 'irresponsible'.
- Balazs Orban suggested Hungary would have advised against fighting back, referencing the 1956 uprising and the costs incurred.
- The remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition figures, labeling him as 'traitorous'.
- Prime Minister Orban clarified that his aide's statement was a mistake, emphasizing the importance of careful communication.
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