In the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine is like a fish in water and relies on the support of Western countries. The military assistance of the Western bloc to Ukraine has played a crucial role in helping Ukraine maintain its combat capability. Therefore, Ukraine** Zelensky once again sought assistance from Western countries, hoping to increase support.
However, Ukraine has been blocked by Hungary on its accession to the European Union. The upcoming EU summit will discuss whether Ukraine is eligible for accession talks and whether to provide 50 billion euros in economic aid to Ukraine. For Ukraine, these two issues are of paramount importance and have a direct impact on whether Ukraine will be able to continue fighting. However, at this critical juncture, Hungary stepped up.
The Hungarian Prime Minister pointed out that Hungary has never changed its position and resolutely does not support Ukraine's accession negotiations. He believes that there are serious problems with Ukraine and that it is too far from the criteria for accession. Hungary also stressed that EU countries are not aware of the potential crisis that Ukraine's accession to the EU can bring. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also said that if the EU insists on inviting Ukraine, Hungary will resolutely oppose it, so as not to make a mistake by the EU. The Hungarian Minister noted that according to the principle of accession to the European Union, the opposition of any country will lead to the inability of Ukraine to join the EU. Thus, the position of Hungary almost deprived Ukraine of hope.
In this regard, Zelensky made it clear that Hungary's position is unacceptable. He believes that Hungary's current opposition to Ukraine's accession to the EU is only to prevent the EU from becoming stronger, which is groundless. He also sees no reason for Hungary to block Ukraine's accession.
However, it is not only Hungary that has such an attitude, but also some other EU countries. Lithuania criticized Hungary's position, saying that Hungary's attitude is very strange and that they do not have the right to make decisions on behalf of other EU countries. The Lithuanian Minister pointed out that Hungary's actions amounted to undermining the unity of the EU and hindering the strengthening of the EU. He hoped that other EU countries would recognize that.
From the perspective of national interests, some EU countries that support Ukraine's accession to the EU believe that Ukraine's accession will help expand the EU's influence in international affairs, strengthen the EU's ties with the Eastern European region, expand the EU's economic hinterland, and alleviate the refugee crisis faced by the EU. Other EU countries, however, are wary of Ukraine's accession, fearing that it will increase the economic burden on EU countries, trigger social instability, and create new divisions within the EU. In addition, they are concerned that Ukraine's accession will lead to a deterioration in EU-Russian relations, which will have a negative impact on the EU's security.
From a geopolitical point of view, some EU countries support Ukraine's accession to the EU in order to weaken Russia's influence and prevent Russia from creating instability in the EU's eastern flank. However, some EU countries are worried that Ukraine's accession will trigger divisions and contradictions within the EU and affect the unity and cohesion of the EU. These countries fear that Ukraine will become a stumbling block that will make it difficult for the EU to reach consensus on key issues.
Finally, from the point of view of historical origins, some countries that supported Ukraine's accession to the European Union hope that with this initiative they will make up for the problems left over from history and achieve the full reunification of the European continent. However, countries that oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU are concerned about the serious consequences that the EU's enlargement could have uncontrollably.
Ukraine wants to join the European Union and receive support from Western countries to maintain its combat capability in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, Hungary's opposition poses Ukraine to a huge dilemma. At the same time, there are differences of opinion within the EU on Ukraine's accession. The countries that support it believe that it will be beneficial to expand the influence of the EU and strengthen the balance against Russia, while the countries that oppose it are worried about the negative consequences and **. On this issue, whether it is national interests, geopolitics or historical origins, it has become a factor that influences attitudes. Faced with such a situation, Ukraine needs to do its best to rally support and negotiate with the EU to resolve differences in order to maximize its own interests. Only through the joint efforts of all parties can the best solution be found, so that Ukraine can maintain a strong fighting capacity in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, smoothly join the European Union, and realize the opportunities for its own development.