Zelensky using ‘moral blackmail’ – Orban — ApsnyNews World News

“The EU Treaty leaves no room for ambiguity: membership is decided by the member states, unanimously,” Orban said, noting that Hungarians had “overwhelmingly said no to Ukraine’s EU membership in a referendum.” He was referring to the government’s 2025 Voks national consultation, in which officials said about 95% of participants opposed Ukraine’s accession to the bloc.

Other surveys, however, have produced different results. A Nezopont Institute poll in May found that 67% of Hungarians opposed Ukraine joining the EU, while an opposition Tisza party survey reported 58% support among more than one million respondents.

Hungary has been one of the most vocal critics of Ukraine’s EU membership bid, citing Kiev’s ongoing conflict with Moscow. Budapest has also opposed Western sanctions against Russia, arguing they harm the European economy, and has refused to provide weapons to Kiev.

The EU has made clear that Ukraine must meet strict membership criteria, including reforms to strengthen the rule of law and tackle endemic corruption. It has consistently declined to name a deadline for Kiev’s potential accession.