European Union leaders, excluding Viktor Orbán, say ‘the path to peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine’

To give you an idea of just how strongly Hungary feels about the EU’s statement, the country’s prime minister Viktor Orbán took to social media this morning to explain his views.

He said he felt it was necessary to speak before “the liberal-mainstream chorus” – that’s the EU leaders for him – “begins its newest rendition of their favourite ‘Putin’s puppet’ tune” accusing him of taking pro-Russian positions.

“Just four days ahead of the historic summit between President Trump and President Putin, the European Council sought to issue a statement in the name of all EU heads of state and government.

Before the liberal-mainstream chorus begins its newest rendition of their favourite “Putin’s puppet” tune, I decided to share why I could NOT support the statement on behalf of Hungary.

“Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has wider implications for European and international security.

We share the conviction that a diplomatic solution must protect Ukraine’s and Europe’s vital security interests.”