Szijjártó Pushes Back On NATO Actions Re: Ukraine In Meeting w/UK FM

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has held a meeting with his British counterpart Lord Cameron in London. As could be expected, the two countries remain poles apart on the war in Ukraine, with the UK a staunch Russia hawk while Hungary is viewed as one of the most Russia-friendly NATO members. Szijjártó said that Hungary would stay out of NATO's "reckless action" in training Ukrainian troops, coordinating arms supply and providing EUR100bn to Kyiv. Calls NATO's proposals "pro-war".

• Szijjártó has also been speaking at a Chatham House event. Patrick Wintour at The Guardian posts on X some notable comments.
  • On China: Szijjártó, "says he expect China to sign 18 agreements with Hungary when Xi Jinping visits this week, including covering nuclear energy and rail infrastructure, as well a common political declaration that will upgrade the level of co-operation. [...] He does not deny, or confirm, China plans to announce a new Hungarian electric vehicle plant built by [China]."
  • On the US election: Szijjártó says the "Hungarian government is "crossing its fingers" for a victory for Trump saying he is the best global leader to bring peace to Ukraine."
  • On the war in Ukraine Szijjártó, "Insists he has told Russian leaders in public to their face that seizing land by force is unacceptable, but will not supply weapons to Ukraine because "this war does not have a solution on the battlefield". Warns weapon escalation will lead to a global world war breaking out. Wants peace around a negotiating table..."