Ukraine, as a party currently at war with Russia, urgently needs the support of Western countries to help it sustain the war and strengthen its ability to resist Russia. However, when Ukraine's Zelensky asked Western countries to increase military aid to Ukraine, he was blocked by Hungary. In his statement, the Hungarian Prime Minister pointed out that Ukraine has a series of serious problems, which are too far from the criteria for accession, and refused to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban even said that if the EU insists on inviting Ukraine to join the EU, Hungary will oppose it to prevent the EU from making mistakes. Hungary's position has in fact put Ukraine in a very difficult position.
Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the European Union, on the one hand, because it believes that Ukraine has serious problems and cannot meet the criteria for accession. On the other hand, Hungary is concerned that Ukraine's accession could have a series of negative consequences for the EU, such as increased economic burdens and social instability. In addition, Hungary is concerned that Ukraine's accession could lead to a deterioration in relations with Russia, which could affect the stability and security of the entire European region. In the face of Hungary's position, Ukraine's ** Zelensky said that Hungary has no reason to prevent Ukraine from joining the EU, and believes that Hungary's position is to limit the development of the EU and has no rationality.
Among the EU countries, there are also differences about Ukraine's accession to the EU. Some countries believe that Ukraine's accession is of positive significance for strengthening the EU's ties with the Eastern European region, expanding the EU's economic hinterland, and alleviating the refugee crisis faced by the EU. Others have reservations about Ukraine's accession to the EU, fearing that it will impose economic burdens and social instability on the EU and lead to increased tensions with Russia. Each of these countries stands from a different perspective and has a different view of Ukraine's accession to the EU from its own national interests.
The question of Ukraine's accession to the EU is not only a contradiction between Ukraine and Hungary, but also a disagreement within the entire European Union. This is due to the fact that EU member states have different considerations and interests regarding Ukraine's accession. On the one hand, some EU countries support Ukraine's accession to the EU, hoping to weaken Russia's influence and curb Russia's expansion momentum through Ukraine's accession to the EU, so as to protect and consolidate Europe's security. These countries believe that Ukraine's accession will help strengthen the EU's strategic balance against Russia and prevent Russia from creating instability on the EU's eastern flank. On the other hand, some EU countries are more cautious about Ukraine's accession to the EU. They fear that Ukraine's accession may lead to new divisions and contradictions within the EU, affect the EU's judgment and decision-making on key issues, and weaken the EU's unity and cohesion. These countries pay more attention to the overall interests and long-term development of the EU, and have certain misgivings about Ukraine's accession to the EU.
In addition to Hungary, other EU countries have criticized Hungary's obstruction stance. The Lithuanian Minister pointed out that Hungary's attitude is very strange, they are not qualified to make decisions for all EU countries, and their actions are undermining the unity of the EU and preventing the EU from becoming stronger. This shows that there are also serious differences and controversies within the EU over the inclusion of Ukraine.
From the point of view of historical origins, the EU's differences and challenges are not limited to the issue of Ukraine's accession. Since its establishment, the European Union has been committed to the complete reunification of the European continent. Some EU countries support Ukraine's accession to the EU in the hope that the expansion of the EU will make up for the problems left over from history and achieve complete reunification of the European continent. Opponents, such as Hungary, fear that the EU's further expansion will lead to serious consequences that cannot be managed. This reflects a major issue facing the EU today, which is how to achieve agreement, build consensus among member states, and solve major issues.
Faced with the issue of Ukraine's accession to the EU, the EU needs to consider many factors: the interests of the EU as a whole, the interests of each member state, the actual situation in Ukraine, and so on. The EU needs to find a balance between the interests and concerns of all parties, and promote dialogue and cooperation among member states to jointly solve problems. Only through dialogue on an equal footing and practical cooperation can the EU's cohesion and influence be strengthened and better development and progress can be achieved.
On this issue, the EU needs to pay more attention to communication and coordination among member states, and respect the legitimate interests and independent decision-making rights of each member state. Only through dialogue and cooperation on an equal footing can the best solution be found to the issue of Ukraine's accession. At the same time, the EU should also actively promote dialogue and cooperation with Russia, promote the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine through peaceful diplomatic means, and fundamentally maintain peace and stability in Europe.
In short, the issue of Ukraine's accession to the EU involves many complex factors and interests, and there are differences and challenges within the EU. In order to find the best solution, the EU needs to strengthen communication and coordination among member states, protect the legitimate interests of member states, and actively promote peaceful dialogue and cooperation with Russia. Only with the joint efforts of all parties will the EU be able to preserve its unity and cohesion and make positive progress on the Ukraine issue.