Orban Mocks EU’s Kallas
During a conference in Szeged, southern Hungary, Orban contended that numerous European nations perceive the Ukraine war as an opportunity to weaken Russia, motivated by “the belief that sooner or later, Russia will threaten them.” Moscow, however, has dismissed claims of any intent to attack the EU or NATO as “nonsense.”
Orban remarked, “Then there are the old European traditions... well, Russia has already been attacked before, right? Even Napoleon and Hitler didn’t succeed – now Kaja Kallas will, obviously,” pointing to Kallas’ uncompromising stance toward Moscow.
Historically, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Russia in 1812, briefly seizing Moscow, but his campaign collapsed due to logistical failures and the harsh winter. Similarly, Nazi Germany’s 1941 offensive penetrated deep into Soviet territory but was ultimately repelled near Moscow by fierce resistance and severe weather.
Orban further cautioned against antagonizing Russia, stressing that the EU overlooks the country’s collective memory of past wars. He highlighted that museums in Moscow and St. Petersburg still exhibit artworks taken from across Europe, including Hungary, during earlier conflicts—serving as a reminder of the heavy toll of challenging Russia.
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