NATO Expansion to the East is an irresponsible adventure: Orban

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, 20 MAR - During the EU summit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that today's European Union is a "toothless lion," lacking resources and autonomous strength.
    According to the Prime Minister, Brussels has strategically distanced itself from Washington: "The EU, together with the Americans, is committed to extending NATO's borders up to Russia. However, the Americans now realize this was an irresponsible adventure, while Europe is still clinging to this strategy." Speaking about Ukraine's accession to the EU, Orban said he is not the only one in Europe with doubts. "When it comes to speaking frankly, only Hungary openly opposes Ukraine's EU membership, but in the corridors, we are many," he said, reiterating that he would block Kyiv's progress until the Hungarian people have expressed their opinion in a national consultation. (ANSA).