EU Parliament Condemns Hungarian PM Orban's Meeting with Putin

The European Parliament criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, claiming it violated EU treaties and foreign policy. The resolution, passed by a large majority, also expressed support for Ukraine and urged Hungary to lift its block on military aid funding.

The European Parliament has strongly criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. This marks the latest reprimand of Orban's self-styled Ukraine 'peace mission.'

Orban's surprise visits to Russia and China this month, without EU endorsement, have also drawn condemnation from other EU leaders. While Hungary currently holds the rotating six-month EU presidency, this role does not authorize Orban to conduct diplomacy on behalf of the 27-country bloc.

The European Parliament condemned Orban's visit to Russia as 'a blatant violation of the EU's Treaties and common foreign policy' and called for repercussions. The resolution, which passed with a significant majority, emphasized continuous support for Ukraine and urged Hungary to lift its block on military aid funding through the European Peace Facility.

(With inputs from agencies.)