New Hungarian president condemns Putin for invading Ukraine

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New Hungarian President Catalina Novak condemned Russia for a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and supported Kyiv’s integration into the European Union. Relevant statement by the head of state did during the inauguration ceremony, which took place on May 13.

In particular, Katalina Novak, during her inauguration, voiced the position of Hungary regarding the invasion of the Russian Armed Forces into Ukraine in ten points.

According to her, official Budapest condemns “Putin’s” aggression against a sovereign state and opposes the restoration of the Soviet Union.

The President stressed that Hungary wants peace in neighboring countries and does not support the conduct of hostilities. According to Novak, Budapest demands investigations into war crimes committed in Ukraine so that the perpetrators are punished.

“We are not neutral, we are on the side of innocent victims and the truth. We fulfill our obligations within the framework of the EU and NATO, and if Hungarian interests so desire, we will say no. Under no circumstances are we ready to give up our sovereignty, for which we have fought many times, and we are constantly developing our defense forces,” Novak continued at the inauguration ceremony and added that Hungary supports Ukraine’s entry into the European Union.

In addition, as the president assured, Budapest is ready to act as an intermediary between Kyiv and Moscow to resolve a full-scale war. In her speech, Novak also stated that the country’s authorities would continue to insist on respect for the rights of Hungarians living in Ukraine.

“We are ready to sacrifice for the sake of peace and will not interfere with the help of our allies, but we will not agree to decisions that require more victims from the Hungarians than the harm they cause to the Russian aggressor,” Katalina Novak summed up during her speech.

It is worth noting that the 44-year-old politician became the first female president of Hungary and the youngest head of state among all countries of the European Union. In this position, Catalina Novak replaced Janos Aderwho completed his second presidential term.

Before being elected president, the 44-year-old politician was Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Fidesz party. In addition, Katalina Nowak worked as the Hungarian Minister for Family Affairs.

Recall that earlier NSDC Secretary Alexei Danilov accused Hungary of the country’s authorities knew about the impending full-scale invasion of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine. According to him, Budapest also planned to take part of the Ukrainian territories.

It was also reported that Hungary will not support EU sanctions against Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill.

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