BUDAPEST, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Hungarian government announced Thursday it will launch a national petition on the European Union's plans for long-term support to Ukraine.
Gergely Gulyas, the minister heading the Prime Minister's Office, stated at a press briefing that Brussels' current plans could commit Europe to long-term financial and political obligations.
He emphasized that the government considers it essential for the Hungarian people to decide whether the country should participate in what he described as a European "adventure."
Hungary does not wish to bear the costs of the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict, Gulyas said, warning that further financial commitments could jeopardize Europe's security and economic future.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban echoed these views on social media, accusing the European Commission of seeking "unconditional funding" for Ukraine while bypassing previous summit outcomes.
Orban reaffirmed Hungary's stance of remaining neutral since the conflict's outbreak, asserting that decisions on "war, peace, and our future" must involve public backing.
Details of the national petition are expected to be announced in the coming days.
