Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, currently serving as chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum (KSF), has publicly stated that Hungary’s recent policies are not directed against Ukraine but rather against the EU and NATO. In an interview, Yatsenyuk highlighted that the current Hungarian government’s actions are more aligned with challenging the influence and policies of these international organizations rather than targeting Ukraine specifically.
Yatsenyuk’s comments come amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Hungary, particularly regarding migration policies and border controls. However, he asserts that the root cause of these conflicts lies in Hungary’s resistance to certain EU and NATO initiatives rather than any direct antagonism toward Ukraine. This perspective frames the issue as a broader challenge to the cohesion and effectiveness of the EU and NATO, rather than a bilateral dispute.