"On the side of peace": Austria and Hungary agreed not to give Ukraine weapons

According to the head of the Ministry of Defense of Austria, the spread of war to other European countries is the main danger. It is not only about direct fighting, but also about hybrid methods, such as an increase in emigration. Austrian Defense Minister Claudia Tanner and Hungarian Defense Minister Christoph Salai-Bobrovnitsky met to discuss the cooperation of countries and the war in Ukraine. About it reports OE24. at.

The ministers agreed that two countries would not supply weapons to Ukraine to avoid escalation. According to them, they are on the "side of peace". However, both Austria and Hungary will continue to provide humanitarian support to Ukraine. In particular, to help refugees to escape from fighting. Salai-Bobrovnitsky said that Europe lives at a dangerous time, and therefore it is very important to coordinate and cooperate.

Tanner said that the most danger is the spread of hostilities in other European countries. It is not only a direct attack, but also a hybrid war, as well as an increase in emigration. "The effects are very felt not only in Austria but also in Hungary. Finally, the route runs to us through our neighbors," Tanner said. Tanner also emphasized Austria's cooperation with Hungary in seven foreign missions.

At the same time, the Minister called on the EU to act more decisively about the approaching NATO expansion. According to her, the lack of unity in the European Security Police will open the door to new dangers. Earlier, Focus wrote that in the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Ukraine "nortinating land". At a press conference, he stated that time in the war was playing for Russia, and the event would not be able to win.