Prime Minister Viktor Orban described the EU's aid to Ukraine as "chaotic", saying that the tax money provided by the European leadership to Kiev "if not shelled off the front line, it would have flowed into the pockets of the military party gangs".
Mr. Orban pledged not to let Hungary "be disguised" to any EU-pushed support plan for Ukraine, stressing that the money would be "more effective" when used to handle domestic problems.
This week alone, we have doubled the allowance for adoptive parents and approved the 14th pension month, the Hungarian Prime Minister wrote on X.
The Hungarian leader said he would stick to his stance, despite EU demands and a call for support that he considered a threat from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
It is time for Brussels to clearly understand where their money is really going, Mr. Orban added, calling on its allies to tighten aid to Ukraine and provide it with control.
Prime Minister Orban's statements came amid the growing corruption-related scandals among close members of President Zelensky's staff.
Commenting on the situation, Mr. Orban said: "All good thoughts about Ukraine are gradually collapsing. A military mafia network with countless links to President Volodymyr Zelensky has been exposed. The Ukrainian Energy Minister has resigned, and the main suspect has fled abroad.
At the same time, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto called on the EU to end aid and provide new loans to Ukraine as corruption is rampant in the country.
Szijjarto stressed that Ukraine has never published a transparent report on the spending of EU-brokered funds on Ukraine, partly due to this serious corruption situation.
Like Prime Minister Orban, Szijjarto affirmed: "Hungarian people's money will not be sent to Ukraine!" and called continuing to sponsor Kiev in the current context "an unreasonable and irresponsible decision".
