Hungary's Orbán visits to Russia and China irritate EU members, says Polish FM

He discussed this in an interview with Visegrad Insight.

When asked about Orbán's trips to Russia and China, Sikorski noted that Hungary's position was not supported at the most recent meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

“Hungary has received no support for its position. Moreover, they appear isolated while demanding European solidarity on the issue of oil supplies. They do not receive this solidarity because it is hard to find allies if one radiates selfishness,” the minister said.

He also mentioned that the location of one of the Council of Foreign Ministers’ meetings was discussed, considering whether it should be held in Budapest or Brussels while Hungary holds the presidency.

“I proposed as a compromise to hold the meeting in Ukraine, either in Lviv or even in Mukachevo. Initially, the Hungarian foreign minister was enthusiastic about this idea. Let me remind you that two years ago, a similar Council meeting was held in Kyiv. However, during our meeting, the Hungarian minister seemed to receive different instructions from the capital and was eventually forced to veto the proposal. He was left isolated,” Sikorski said.

He noted that he does not understand how Hungarian influence enhances the “symmetry” of Budapest, which is “between Moscow and Brussels.”

“Instead, it only irritates everyone else,” Sikorski emphasized.