Lucinda Creighton: Putin apologist Orbán demonstrates how Hungary is the EU’s weak link

The formerly liberal Hungarian prime minister may have miscalculated in blocking military supplies from transit through his country to Ukraine, and it could cost him dearly in support both at home and abroad

‘On Monday morning Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian prime minister, convened a meeting of the country’s national security committee. It was announced that the government would close the Hungarian border for arms shipments to Ukraine.’ Picture: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Image

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted one of the most politically significant weeks in the history of the EU. Vladimir Putin has created more momentum and purpose within the European project than at any time since the founding treaties.

The emergency meeting of the European Council which took place last Sunday was a watershed moment. European heads of state and government agreed to mobilise to deploy armaments to assist the Ukrainian resistance movement. This was ...