Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivered sharp remarks on Ukraine, EU politics and energy security, igniting fresh debate across Europe. He warned against deeper integration with Kyiv and criticized pressure to cut cheap Russian energy. Orban also spoke about regional security risks and the future of EU–Ukraine ties, raising eyebrows in Brussels. Supporters called it realism, critics called it provocation. As war and sanctions reshape Europe’s economy and alliances, Budapest’s stance added a new twist. Is this a bargaining signal or a deeper rift inside the EU?