Zelensky explained his threats toward Orbán

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán over blocking EU assistance to Ukraine.

Zelensky said this in an interview with Politico.

“He (Orbán — Ed.) stands on the side of the Russian leader. He does the same thing as [Russian President Vladimir] Putin: he blocks everything for Ukraine. Today there is only one thing he does not do—he does not attack our territory with missiles or drones,” Zelensky said.

Zelensky added that Hungary has not supported Ukraine since the start of the conflict. He claimed Budapest justified this by saying it has “real friends” in Russia.

On March 5, Zelensky said he would give Orbán’s address to the Ukrainian Armed Forces if Budapest continues to block a decision on granting Ukraine a €90 billion loan. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó condemned Zelensky’s threats and said no one can threaten Budapest. Hungary’s opposition parties Tisza and Jobbik also criticized Zelensky’s threats toward Orbán. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico wrote that Zelensky had crossed red lines with his statement.