Hungarian Prime Minister Orban reiterated to the media on October 3 that Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the European Union. Orban said that once Ukraine joins the European Union, as a member of the European Union, Hungary will share its destiny with Ukraine. But Ukraine is currently at war with Russia, and he is "unwilling to let Hungarian youth shed blood and die for Ukraine." Moreover, polls have shown that Hungarians do not want Ukraine to join the European Union.

Orban suggested that the EU and Ukraine sign a strategic mutual assistance agreement-similar arrangements have long existed between Britain, Europe and Turkey and Europe. Orban stressed that no matter how much pressure from the outside world, Hungary's determination to oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU cannot be shaken.

Orban also pointed out that the EU¡¯s ¡°war plan¡± is an illusion that will eventually break down and have serious consequences ¨C while Hungary¡¯s position is to fight for a ceasefire and the EU is conducting diplomatic negotiations with Russia.