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Orbán's envoys lobby Washington Republicans over Ukraine aid
Summary
A look back at the diplomatic moves by Hungary's government in the days around 12 December 2023, as Budapest pressed its case against Ukraine support.
What was Hungary's government doing as the argument over Ukraine's future intensified? On 12 December 2023, the question stood against two recent developments involving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
On 8 December 2023, Orbán reiterated Hungary's opposition to opening European Union accession talks with Ukraine. He cited concerns about Ukraine's readiness and the potential economic impact on the EU.
Then, on 11 December 2023, representatives of Orbán met United States Republicans in Washington. The aim of the talks was to discuss ending EU and US military support to Ukraine.
Taken together, the two moves showed Budapest pursuing its position on two fronts: resisting Ukraine's path toward EU membership within Europe, and engaging Republican politicians in the United States on the question of military assistance.
