Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said the EU was “putting an enormous pressure on Hungary … to grant its approval to spending additional hundreds of millions of euros on weapons (to Ukraine)”.
Storms and heavy rains in recent days have caused massive floods and significant damage in Slovenia.
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The defense minister said Europe’s security situation would change radically differently given the presence of battle-hardened forces to Hungary’s east and the constant pressure of illegal migration on its southern...
The Formula One Group had made the extension conditional on a full upgrade for the Hungaroring by the 2026 race.
Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky told a panel discussion that the development of Hungary’s military was making a “robust advance”, replacing outdated Soviet technology with new ones.
The defense minister said Hungary fully backed an immediate ceasefire and launching peace talks.
Hungary maintains a pro-peace position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, supporting a ceasefire and peace talks.
One of two Airbus H145 helicopters crashed over central Croatia with three troops on board. The reasons behind the tragedy are as yet unknown.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky said that developing Hungary’s military up to the requirements of the 21st century and ensuring the country’s security requires “the most modern equipment”.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky repeatedly called on Ukraine to meet pledges it made for a future membership with particular regard to minority rights.
The defense minister said the war in a neighboring country, which has hit the region harder than others, makes cooperation all the more important.
Minister Szalay-Bobrovniczky expressed hope for a ceasefire and the start of peace talks as soon as possible, but also said that “peace requires strength”.