The NATO summit signaled a shift in U.S. priorities post-Trump, with a focus on strengthening NATO rather than prolonging the Russia-Ukraine war. Ukrainian President Zelensky was notably not invited to key discussions. Hungarian PM Viktor Orban emphasized this shift, stating the summit focused on NATO's self-interest. Meanwhile, at the EU summit, Orban announced that a significant majority rejected Ukraine's fast-tracked EU membership, reinforcing Hungary's stance against pro-Ukraine policies. This outcome provides Orban with leverage in EU discussions, as he and Slovak PM Fico exercised vetoes on Ukraine-related matters. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)