Viktor Orbán states that in 2008 it was possible for Ukraine and Georgia to join the European Union and NATO, but this chance was missed.

According to the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán , in 2008 it was possible for Ukraine and Georgia to join the European Union and NATO, but this chance was missed. According to Orban, after that, Russia became stronger and now it will not allow this process anymore.

"We failed to successfully complete the accession negotiations between Ukraine and Georgia, thereby losing Ukraine's perspective as a future member of the European Union and NATO," Orban said.

However, according to Viktor Orbán, Ukraine should remain a "buffer zone" between Russia and the West, which will be provided with certain security guarantees, but will not be a member of the European Union or NATO.

"Like it or not, Ukrainians like it or not, Ukraine is on the map where it is. The best prospect is for it to be a buffer zone between Russia and the West – with security guarantees, of course. This will not help, Ukraine will lose territories. Russia will destroy Ukraine again and again. Russia will never get used to the appearance of a member of the European Union and NATO, such as Ukraine, on its borders," Orban said.

According to the Prime Minister of Hungary, the Russia-Ukraine war will not end in 2024, and it is necessary to at least ensure a ceasefire and bring the situation to a stage where negotiations can take place.

In addition, Orban believes that Europe will not be able to support Ukraine with enough weapons, because in the societies of European countries "such assistance is already considered excessive".