Overview

• Hungary's government is working on legal and military strategies to opt out of NATO actions outside its territory.
• Orbán opposes NATO's plans for sustained military and financial support to Ukraine.
• Hungary has consistently blocked Western and EU efforts to aid Ukraine, including arms and financial support.
• Orbán argues that Russia's invasion of Ukraine does not threaten NATO countries directly.
• NATO has pledged significant support for Ukraine, but Hungary's stance complicates alliance unity.