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Bloomberg: Orban Says Ukraine Can’t Win War as He Justifies Veto on Aid
(Bloomberg) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban dug in his heels over crucial European Union aid to Ukraine, offering sympathy for his neighbor but nothing more to help it fight off Russia’s invasion.
Speaking in a Bloomberg interview at the Qatar Economic Forum, Orban argued that Ukraine’s military effort is doomed and sending further aid will only lead to more deaths.
“Emotionally it’s tragic, all of our hearts are with the Ukrainians,” Orban, 59, told Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait on Tuesday. “But I’m talking as a politician who should save lives.”
“There’s no chance to win this war,” he added.
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WNU Editor: He is right. And he has repeated his calls for negotiations …. Orban scares Ukraine with losses during counter-offensive and calls for negotiations with Russia (Ukrainska Pravda).
Update: Ukraine has responded …. Ukraine responds to Orbán who calls for negotiations with Russia again (Ukrayinska Pravda).
Update #2: This is going to make a few people upset …. NATO member warns it will never fight Russia (RT).