Hungary seeks Trump's attention by blackmailing Ukraine

The Resurgam Telegram channel, which provides experts' insights on international politics, analyzes that Hungary has publicly stated it seeks Trump's attention and will blackmail Ukraine to achieve it.

Political maneuvering

Following the elections, Orbán is losing his relevance to Trump, prompting Budapest to seek attention. Demanding a special U.S.-Hungary agreement on European sanctions seems illogical, as the U.S. is not directly involved in them.  

Subtle pressure on the U.S.

Bóka’s statement indicates that Washington supports extending the sanctions. Hungary, however, is trying to spin the narrative, suggesting that the lack of a U.S. deal is the reason for its hesitation, rather than its own reluctance.  

Fighting for favorable terms 

Orbán is attempting to mitigate the fallout from unfulfilled promises to Trump, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Budapest is eager to strengthen ties with Washington to avoid potential U.S. tariffs on European goods.  

Hungary’s strategy  

Force the EU and Ukraine into organizing three-way negotiations with the U.S. to extend sanctions. In reality, Budapest does not need an actual agreement—it just wants direct engagement with Washington to secure special treatment.

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