Dmitry Peskov praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his “categorical position” regarding Ukraine.
The European Union’s decision to start accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova was “politicized”, because these countries “do not meet the criteria” for joining the bloc. This position was stated by Kremlin Speaker Dmitry Peskov on Friday, December 15.
“The EU has always had relatively strict criteria for entry, and now it is clear that neither Ukraine nor Moldova meet these criteria. The EU is already going through difficult times in its history, both in terms of functioning of this union and in economic terms,” he said.
From Peskov’s point of view, “it is clear that this is a purely political decision” aimed at “annoying Russia.”
“The politicization of this decision can be seen immediately here. Because if we go strictly for reasons of practicality, for pragmatic reasons and the need to meet the standards, then there is no need to discuss it. Unfortunately, whenever this desire to show such political will is mostly done based on the desire for more “to annoy Russia more and fight these countries in relation to Russia. There are ears perking up here in the desire to show political will, even, perhaps, at the expense of the very complex structure of the EU, which is not going through the best of times,” the Kremlin representative stressed.
At the same time, Peskov praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his “categorical position” regarding Ukraine.
“Hungary is a sovereign country, Hungary has its own interests, and Hungary, unlike many European countries, strongly defends its interests,” Peskov said and admitted that Moscow was impressed in this behavior.
Earlier on Friday, it was learned that Orban had vetoed a “mega package” that included aid to Ukraine, spending on migration programs, and funding for the EU Solidarity and Defense Fund. This document will be reviewed again at the beginning of 2024.
Additionally, although Hungary abstained from voting on Ukraine’s EU membership talks, allowing them to begin, Orbán said he remains opposed to the decision and is ready to veto accession of Ukraine at the next stage of the process.
Source: korrespondent
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