Hungarian Prime Minister opposed sanctions against Russia and called for a ceasefire negotiation

On July 1, local time, Hungarian Prime Minister Olban said in a public broadcast that ending the Russian -Ukraine conflict as soon as possible to meet the interests of Hungary. As a member of NATO, Hungary must stay away from the conflict.

Olban also said that although the front line seems to be far from Hungary, the situation may change.Hungary must fundamentally improve its national defense capabilities and accelerate the implementation of its national defense development plan.

He also publicly opposed sanctions against Russia again.Olban emphasized that Hungary is unwilling to negotiate any potential embargo or restrictions on the import of Russia's natural gas in the EU because it may damage the Hungarian economy.He said: "What needs is not sanctions, but immediately cease fire and peaceful negotiations."

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