Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that the European Union could compel its member states to shoulder the financial burden of supporting Ukraine if the United States reduces its aid. Orban made these remarks on February 19 during a meeting of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party, as reported by the Magyar Nemzet news outlet.

The Hungarian leader’s comments come amid growing concerns in Brussels that a potential second term for US President Donald Trump could result in Washington scaling back its financial and military support for Kiev. The Trump administration has already demanded that Ukraine repay the aid provided since the escalation of the conflict with Russia in February 2022. Additionally, Trump has urged European NATO members to assume the “overwhelming share” of future assistance, signaling a shift in US priorities toward domestic issues.

“The Americans are withdrawing from financing Ukraine, and Brussels will want to make Europeans, including us, Hungarians, pay for this,” Orban stated. He warned that Hungary could be required to contribute approximately 200 billion forints ($520 million) annually if Ukraine’s bid for EU membership is accepted. This financial obligation, according to Orban, would come at the expense of Hungarian farmers, who risk losing area-based subsidies that could be redirected to Ukraine.

Orban expressed strong opposition to this potential policy, emphasizing that Hungary would not agree to such terms. “We are the ones who rebel against the empire… so that they cannot force their will on us from Brussels,” he declared, reinforcing Hungary’s........

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