Orban Accuses Zelensky Of ‘Blackmail’ As Hungary Blocks Ukraine’s EU Membership Push

Orban Accuses Zelensky Of ‘Blackmail’ As Hungary Blocks Ukraine’s EU Membership Push Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has launched a blistering attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of using “moral blackmail” to pressure Budapest into supporting Ukraine’s EU accession. Orban declared that Hungary has “no moral obligation” to endorse Kyiv’s membership, stressing that “no country has ever joined the EU through blackmail.” He cited a national poll showing 95% of Hungarians oppose Ukraine’s EU entry. Orban also rejected European Council efforts to bypass Hungary’s veto, insisting all 27 nations must approve accession talks. The fiery remarks underscore deep divisions within Europe over Ukraine’s path to the EU. Watch