“The international situation is intensifying,” Prime Minister Orbán declared, addressing the scandal surrounding former Chief of General Staff Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, who openly praised a foreign state at NATO meetings with the "Slava Ukraini" salute.
“This is fundamentally a national security issue,” the prime minister said, connecting the controversy directly to Ukraine’s EU accession efforts. He emphasized that Hungary opposes Ukraine’s membership and has been targeted for this stance.
“Ukrainian-friendly forces are deeply embedded, even at the highest military levels,” he warned, stating he was relieved this infiltration was revealed in time. “We did not bring politics into the army—the former chief of general staff entered politics,” he added.
Prime Minister Orbán argued that Brussels, together with Ukraine, is now attempting to build a puppet government in Hungary. “They have already found their prime minister and defense minister for this puppet regime,” he said. According to the prime minister, nearly all political discussions in Brussels revolve around Ukraine. “I spoke with the president of the European Council for an hour — 50 minutes of that was about Ukraine,” he remarked, underscoring how dominant the topic has become in EU politics.
Criticizing the push for further military escalation, he cautioned, “We need arms control agreements. Otherwise, the military industry will consume all our money.” Citing the ongoing national consultation initiative, Voks 2025, PM Orbán asserted that Hungarians must resist Ukraine’s accession, which, he warned, “would mean people lose what they have.” He added, “Ukraine would absorb the funds and pull resources out of Central Europe. We must protect what is ours.”
Turning to other matters, Prime Minister Orbán addressed the ongoing flood crisis in Szeklerland. “The danger is not over,” he said, noting that Hungarian geologists are now assessing the situation. “Hungary is ready to provide help once the situation is properly understood.” He emphasized the scale of the professional challenge and praised the national unity in supporting flood victims.
In Budapest, he criticized a decision by Mayor Gergely Karácsony to temporarily halt public transportation. “It is not reasonable to punish the people of Budapest,” the prime minister said. He described the city’s leadership as floundering: “There is no deputy mayor, no budget, company leaders come and go, and corruption is rampant. Budapest receives more from the country than it gives—and it’s the richest city in Hungary. It just isn’t being led properly.”
Turning to the fight against drugs, Prime Minister Orbán described the spread of designer drugs as a wildfire, hitting poor families the hardest. “This is profit-driven poisoning,” he said. “We’ve mobilized billions, seized large amounts of drugs, assets, and cash.” He confirmed that the government recently approved additional funding to expand anti-drug operations. “Drug dealers are killing other people’s children. That’s why we use strong language,” he said, reinforcing his government’s zero-tolerance approach.
Addressing Poland's political changes, Prime Minister Orbán welcomed the election of a new president who aligns with patriotic values. “The patriots’ march continues,” he concluded, linking the rise of conservative leadership across the region to Hungary’s broader political strategy.