Slovak and Hungarian politicians on Monday strongly condemned US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to attack targets inside Russia with US-supplied long-range missiles.
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico said the decision was taken “with the clear goal of frustrating or completely delaying the process.” peace talks. “This is an unprecedented escalation of tensions,” he said. “This is a decision that dashes hopes of starting peace negotiations and Ending the mutual killing of Slavs in Ukraine“.
Fico said he gave instructions to his ministers Foreign affairsJuraj Blanar and DefenseRobert Kalinak will reject the US measure in any international forum. Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Péter SzijjártóHe also attacked the decision, stating that the measure could serve its purpose. escalate the war and threaten the outbreak of a worldwide conflict.
“This is a very dangerous idea and this brings with it a very serious danger.” the war continues to escalate“said Szijjártó on Monday. “This will clearly reveal the real threat. World War IIISzijjártó, an ardent critic of Ukraine, said Biden’s decision contradicts the will of the voters who elected Donald Trump to the presidency earlier this month.
He also criticized European Union leaders. Continuing efforts to support Kiev. “We have the feeling that the pro-war political elites on both sides of the ocean are launching a final, desperate attack against the new reality and the will of the people,” Szijjártó said. he said.
Prime Minister’s Government of Hungary Viktor Orban became a leader more hostile The EU’s desire for Ukraine to join the bloc and eventually the NATO military alliance. HE Kremlin He warned about Biden’s decision on Monday adds “wood to the fire” The end of the war will further increase international tension. Biden’s policy shift has added a new, uncertain factor to the conflict on the eve of the milestone of 1,000 days since Russia began its full-scale invasion in 2022.