Ukraine Offers to Replace Hungary in NATO

Ukraine has offered to replace Hungary in NATO and the EU amid rising tensions stemming from Hungary's support for Russia during the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Hungary's claims that Ukraine's decision to end the gas transit agreement with Russia would negatively impact energy prices in Europe, labeling these assertions as part of a politically motivated information campaign. Ukraine emphasized that the European Commission confirmed that its decision would not affect the energy security of EU nations. Furthermore, Ukraine pointed out that only two out of 27 EU countries have struggled to secure alternative energy supplies, indirectly blaming Hungary and another unnamed country for obstructing access to U.S. and other energy resources. In contrast, Hungary has increased its Russian gas imports, which have not been affected by the cessation of the Ukrainian transit route. The tensions reflect a broader struggle over energy security and geopolitical alliances in Europe.