[Zhang Fei]

Leaning Right: [The bottom line is that Hungary is America’s friend and ally.]

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Hungary is Russia’s friend and ally, not just in word, but also in deed, by backing Russia’s invasion and annexation of Ukraine. That would be Russia, a country that also has thousands of nukes aimed at the US. Hungary is free to be friends with whomever it wishes. But to expect relations with the US to remain as they were, while allied with an existential threat to the US, is simply unrealistic.

[Leaning Right]

> Hungary is Russia’s friend and ally <

That’s a wild exaggeration. I’m of Hungarian descent, so I’m not just a casual observer. They’re all gone now, but at one time I had relatives who still lived in the old country. And here’s something I’m sure of. Older Hungarians hate the Russians. Younger ones are deeply suspicious of them. Politicians included.

Ah, but here’s the problem. Hungary is a member of NATO. But it is also an energy-poor nation, and is dependent on Russia for natural gas. So Hungary must walk a tightrope.

The bottom line: Within the boundaries of treaties, Viktor Orbán does what’s best for his country. He will not harm his own country just to make a point. He acts exactly like Trump did.

[SunkenCiv]

Well put.

[Erik Latranyi]

Hungary is Russia’s friend and ally, not just in word, but also in deed, by backing Russia’s invasion and annexation of Ukraine.

You are a filthy LIAR. Hungary has NEVER supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Hungary has been one of the NATO nations standing up against the warmongering by Biden and the endless supply of weapons. Hungary is on Trump's side and wants a negotiated peace.

Stop spreading leftwing LIES.

[Cronos]

To the general Hungarian on the street, even an Orban supporter, Russia is neither a friend nor an ally