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Let me be clear: the heroes of 1956 are our national heroes, and their memory is sacred. Period. However, we cannot equate 1956 with the current Russia-Ukraine war. For the past two and a half years, since the outbreak of the war, we have faced… https://t.co/IJglg1hFrp
— Balázs Orbán (@BalazsOrban_HU) September 26, 2024
Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian leader, attempted to downplay his aide’s comments in an interview on Friday, Politico reported.
He said the aide “confusingly phrased his words” but wouldn’t hesitate to defend his country, per the outlet.
Viktor Orbán is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally in the European Union, a position that put him out of favor in the bloc.
He has opposed both sanctions on Russia and aid to Ukraine, and has accused the EU of prolonging the war by offering military assistance to Ukraine.
Orbán’s hard-right Fidesz government has admirers in the US.
Former President Donald Trump, who’s complimented Viktor Orbán in the past, has also advocated for negotiations with Putin.
Earlier this week, Trump pointed to Russian and Soviet military history to make his argument for doing a deal. “That’s what they do, they fight,” he told supporters at a rally. “And it’s not pleasant.”
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