The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said recently that the EU sanctions against Russia were not aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
President Novák noted that Hungary had firmly condemned Russia’s attack on Ukraine from the beginning, and said this position had not changed.
The foreign minister said the government will not let Hungarians be made to pay the price of war.
The foreign minister said Hungary is prepared to continue aiding Ukraine on a bilateral basis, but will not support the European Union taking out a loan for that purpose.
Péter Szijjártó: Hungary does not support statements that will deepen the conflict
Sanctions against Russia have produced high inflation, an energy crisis and the threat of a European recession.
The foreign minister said the East and the West should reopen their communication channels.
The foreign minister said the war in Ukraine has lasted for eight months so far and the European economy “is struggling”.
The war in Ukraine affects the entire world, the foreign minister said, noting the energy crisis and emerging food crisis.
The foreign minister said Hungary has an opportunity to contribute to the start of a dialogue between the sides that stand against each other.
Most Hungarians, 92%, want to see an immediate end to the Russia-Ukraine war and have the sides engage in peace talks.
The foreign minister said the European Union has “totally mismanaged” the Ukraine crisis.
The prime minister said a ceasefire and peace talks would result in economic relief.