Orban Supports Trump's Strategy Amidst Europe's Decline

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised the new U.S. National Security Strategy, highlighting America's recognition of Europe's decline. Orban, a Trump ally, commended the document for understanding Europe's economic and democratic challenges and stressed the need to strengthen ties with Russia, despite EU sanctions following the Ukraine conflict.

The latest National Security Strategy from U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has caught European leaders off-guard with its stark assessments of the continent's challenges. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, however, lauded the document, noting America's grasp of the 'civilisational-scale decline' facing Europe.

In a strong statement, Orban highlighted the strategy's recognition of Europe's 'economic dead end' and threats to its core values of democracy and the free market. Orban, known for his close ties with Trump, considered the document possibly the most significant one in years.

Orban underscored the need to reconsider Europe's strategic ties with Russia, despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and European Union sanctions. The U.S. recently granted Hungary a temporary exemption from Russian oil and gas sanctions, highlighting the complex geopolitics at play.

(With inputs from agencies.)