Hungary is prohibiting transit of weapons to Ukraine through it's territory.

[hippywife]

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Hungary will not allow lethal weapons for Ukraine to transit its territory.

According to Reuters, the relevant statement was made by Hungarian Foreign Affairs Minister Peter Szijjarto, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“The reason for making this decision is that such deliveries might become targets of hostile military action and … we have to ensure the security of Hungary … that we are not getting involved in that war,” Szijjarto said.

He also mentioned that Hungary would send neither troops nor weapons to Ukraine.

Earlier, the Government of Hungary transferred the first batch of humanitarian aid for Zakarpattia Region, consisting of 100 tonnes of fuel and 23 tonnes of food products.

https://ukrainetoday.org/2022/02/28/hungary-not-to-allow-lethal-weapons-for-ukraine-to-transit-its-territory-fm/

https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary-will-not-allow-lethal-weapons-ukraine-transit-its-territory-fm-2022-02-28/

[SheltieLover]

1. Vlad threaten them?

If so, they need to speak out loudly!

[Wounded Bear]

2. Trying to ride the fence...

This is not devastating, as there are other routes. It's nice they are transferring aid, at least.

Europe is complicated. Always has been. Getting them to work together is always a herculean task.

[Nevilledog]

4. Yup

[MLAA]

3. Let's remember this if/when their existence is threatened

[Lucky Luciano]

6. Maybe Vlad IS threatening him.

[MLAA]

7. In recent years Hungary has been moving far right.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/01/14/viktor-orbans-far-right-vision-for-europe

[Lucky Luciano]

10. Of course...but he was doing some surprisingly pro Ukrainian things....

…the last few days. I would not be surprised if Vlad reminded him why he has the power he does.

[Liberal In Texas]

5. Weenie!

[kskiska]

8. Don't they remember 1956?

The U.S., through Radio Free Europe prodded Hungary to stand up to the Russians. When the USSR moved in on Budapest and the Hungarians had them at bay, the U.S. didn't come in to help them and Hungary became a satellite of the USSR.

[MichMan]

11. That occured prior to an US election and our politicians didn't lift a finger

It was disgraceful as the Hungarian people were begging for help. When the Russians came back in to take over, they treated the populace horribly.

[Baked Potato]

9. It's like politics. It's local. If they send food, good for Ukraine. Nt