Hungarian PM Addresses Aide's Controversial Comments

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed controversial remarks made by his political director, Balázs Orbán, who suggested Hungary would not have resisted a Russian invasion as Ukraine has. Balázs's comments, which criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's decision to defend against Russia as 'irresponsible,' sparked outrage and calls for his resignation, particularly from opposition leaders who viewed the remarks as dishonoring the memory of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising. Viktor Orbán distanced himself from the comments, emphasizing Hungary's historical commitment to self-defense and the sacred nature of the 1956 revolution's memory. The Prime Minister reiterated that such sensitive historical events should not be intertwined with current political debates. Despite Balázs Orbán's controversial stance, Viktor Orbán affirmed Hungary's ongoing policy of careful self-preservation without sacrificing 'precious Hungarian lives.'