"We, Hungarians, are paying a very high price for the war in Ukraine, although it is not our war. Hungary's goal is clear — we do not want to take part in the war that is going on in our neighborhood," Szijjarto told reporters after talks with Belarusian counterpart in Minsk, adding that Hungary "will not allow even one Hungarian to be taken to the front."
Hungary has been pushing for peace negotiations and opposing sanctions on Russia's energy sector since the very start of Moscow’s special military operation. In March 2022, the Hungarian parliament banned the delivery of weapons to Kiev. In May 2024, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Budapest must redefine its status with NATO to avoid being dragged in any conflict with Russia.