After the EU summit, Viktor Orban described the debates as intense and likened them to a 'cage fight.' He faced pressure from various EU members regarding Hungary's stance on Ukraine's EU membership, which he firmly opposes, advocating instead for a strategic partnership. Orban criticized the EU's approach to the war in Ukraine and emphasized the need for negotiations with Russia. He also discussed Hungary's energy imports and the complexities of dependency on Russian oil and gas. The Prime Minister expressed concerns about the implications of Ukraine's EU membership for Hungary and highlighted the opposition's emotional ties to Ukraine, which he believes are influenced by Brussels. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)