The head of Hungary’s Prime Minister’s Office, Gergely Guiys, has argued that a path to resolving the conflict in Ukraine requires a security guarantee for Russia from Western powers. This perspective has been reported by TASS. Guiyash also expressed opposition to Ukraine joining the North Atlantic Alliance, framing such a move as unnecessary at this time.
Guiyash suggested that lasting progress in negotiations would depend on a concerted effort that includes both the United States and Russia, alongside Ukraine, working in tandem. He asserted that without this triad, meaningful talks are unlikely to yield durable outcomes.
In his view, the Ukrainian side faces little prospect of regaining control over the contested regions, while he argued that Russia does not pose a strategic threat to Central Europe. These statements align with a broader call for reassessing security guarantees in the region and reframing the crisis through a more inclusive diplomatic lens.
Peter Szijjártó, who previously served as Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations, reiterated his country’s stance against another European Union package for Kiev. He cautioned that extending a new 500 million euro tranche of military aid could prolong the conflict for several more years, a judgment that reflects Hungary’s preference for a carefully phased, politically calibrated approach to support for Ukraine.
Earlier remarks from Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat, indicated that the bloc had not unlocked the next disbursement from the European Peace Facility for Ukraine, signaling ongoing debates over the pace and scale of EU assistance. The discussion highlighted the intricate balance the EU seeks between delivering support to Ukraine and maintaining cohesion among member states with diverse risk appetites and strategic priorities.
Previously, the Hungarian prime minister commented on how he regards Putin and the Ukrainian armed forces, emphasizing a nuanced assessment of the conflict dynamics. The remarks reflect a broader effort to articulate a pragmatic national stance that weighs security guarantees, alliance considerations, and the humanitarian and political implications of ongoing hostilities. The evolving conversation underscores Hungary’s role in shaping European responses to the war and its regional security architecture, including discussions about NATO involvement and strategic stability across Central Europe.