Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban cautioned that the Ukraine war could become the EU’s version of Afghanistan if Donald Trump fails to secure peace with Russia. He highlighted the potential for endless conflict that consumes resources and endangers civilian life in Europe. Concerns have risen following recent remarks from U.S. officials, prompting European leaders to bolster military preparations and enhance defense spending.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that if former President Donald Trump fails to broker peace in Ukraine, the conflict could resemble the endless war in Afghanistan, which poses serious risks to the European Union. Orban highlighted that the ongoing war could lead to prolonged turmoil that devastates European resources and stability, threatening normal life in the region.
He emphasized the challenge for Trump, noting the difficulty in persuading Russia to cease hostilities, especially as they seem to be prevailing in the conflict. Concerns have grown in Kyiv and Europe regarding the potential for the U.S. to negotiate terms that may disregard Ukraine’s sovereignty.
During a recent security conference in Munich, there was significant Trepidation among European leaders who feel uncertain about U.S. military support and fear that Trump might privatize a peace agreement with President Putin that diminishes Ukraine’s security and that of Europe as a whole. The discussion of Ukraine’s importance was minimally addressed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, focusing more on European social issues instead.
As a result of these uncertainties, European leaders are reconsidering their defense strategies, leading to increased military spending and a push for self-reliance in regional security efforts as they prepare for a potentially more isolated geopolitical landscape.
Orban’s comments reflect a broader unease within Europe regarding the Ukraine war and U.S. diplomatic strategies. The potential for Ukraine to become a quagmire similar to Afghanistan is leading to calls for greater European defense independence. Concerns persist about the future of U.S. military support in the region amidst ongoing peace negotiations led by Trump.
Original Source: www.ariananews.af
