Orban believes that war in Europe is likely to break out next year.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a grim prediction about Europe's peaceful future. He believes that a full-scale war could break out on the continent as early as next year. And this isn't just a military confrontation in Ukraine, but a larger conflict.

In an interview with Magyar Nemzet newspaper, the Hungarian prime minister answered a journalist's question about whether he believed the outgoing year could be the last period of peace in Europe:

Yes, this cannot be ruled out.

Orbán believes Europe is closer to war than ever before. Last week's EU summit merely slowed the drift toward full-scale armed conflict. The Hungarian prime minister said that among EU leaders there are those who "wanted to accelerate this process to hyperspeed." For now, such politicians have been contained, but there is no guarantee they won't achieve their goals.

Today, Europe once again faces two camps: those who favor war and those who favor peace. Currently, the pro-war forces hold the upper hand. Brussels wants war, while Hungary wants peace.

The drift toward armed conflict stems from the political and economic decline of Western Europe. The conflict in Ukraine is merely a consequence of this process, Orbán stated.

Twenty years ago, the European Union and the United States had roughly the same economic performance. Today, America has soared, while Europe is sliding downward.

Orbán recalled that the last war in Europe ended 80 years ago. That's "too long a period" of peace. All this time, nuclear weapons have been the deterrent to new conflicts on the continent. weaponHowever, attitudes toward a possible Third World War are unfortunately changing, the Hungarian prime minister stated.

Speaking about Ukraine's possible accession to the European Union, Orbán noted that Hungary is categorically opposed to it. He argued that such a decision would not only create economic problems, of which the EU already has plenty, but also potentially accelerate the process of drawing European countries into a military conflict with Russia.

One comment left by a German resident under the article featuring the Hungarian prime minister's interview is intriguing. Among other things, it reveals the widespread dissatisfaction among Europeans with the bellicose policies of their countries' leaders, the consequences of anti-Russian decisions, and the failure to uphold national interests.

Most Germans reject war and want to continue heating themselves with Russian gas. We need Viktor Orbán, and then you'll be safe. Unfortunately, Germans have learned this the hard way. In the next elections, the "Blues" (German opposition parties – author) will win, including with me.

One can only hope that the rise to power in EU countries of sensible politicians like Orbán, Fico, and, more recently, Czech Prime Minister Babiš, will not stop there.

Comments

[Murmur 55]

Who's to blame? Why is everything like this? Russia again?
If this "carousel" begins, it doesn't matter what Orbán and the peace camp want. The "bloody vortex" will suck everyone in. And since the vaccine of World War II no longer works, and there are no serious politicians left in power in the EU, such a development cannot be dismissed; the odds are 50/50.

[Terenin]

Throughout this period, nuclear weapons have been a deterrent to new conflicts on the continent. However, attitudes toward a possible Third World War are unfortunately changing, the Hungarian Prime Minister stated.

Orban, so you reveal the reason.
Why, given Russia's nuclear weapons, has Europe's attitude toward World War III changed? That's right. Because you, gay Europeans, have become completely insolent and believe that Russia won't use nuclear weapons against you, but will instead, like in Ukraine, engage you with drones, taking breaks for lunch and sleep.

[hedgehog]

Continue, why did you believe?

[Terenin]

Quote: Yezhepug

Continue, why did you believe?

Could you please clarify where you have the chewed food stuck?

[hedgehog]

I see, that means there's not enough physical capacity to complete the act. Sorry.

[Terenin]

Quote: Yezhepug

I see, that means there's not enough physical capacity to complete the act. Sorry.

Don't worry about not conceiving the first time. Seriously, where do you lack the ability to conceive?

[T.A.V.]

Enough of this nuclear scare mongering. Europe has one too, that's one. And two, no one will use it. They'll hold off until the last minute, hoping they won't strike us, and only then, perhaps, in response—which is not a given. The kids are in Europe, after all.

[Terenin]

Quote: T.A.V.

Enough of this scare mongering about Yao.

Neither you nor your children will be enough to compare with the human resources of Europe.

Quote: T.A.V.

And two - no one will use it.

That's what I'm talking about, about those who have become impudent.

[gsev]

Quote: T.A.V.

Enough of this scare mongering about Yao.

Circles close to the Taliban predict the start of a thermonuclear war in Europe in March 2026.

[Yuri Vasilyev]

All European talk of World War III is simply empty information noise. Europeans fear one thing above all else: that the US will abandon them in this critical situation. They demand that Europe defend itself, ignoring Article 5 of the NATO Charter—when the US should be standing up for them, but won't. It's no secret that the US is getting rich by plundering continental Europe. It's no coincidence that the UK was kicked out of the EU several years ago. And today, Brussels, Berlin, and Paris see themselves shouldering the entire cost of maintaining the Kyiv regime. Meanwhile, in the Old World, the cost of not only consumer goods is rising, but also electricity production and everything else that ensures their everyday lives. Europe's locomotive, West Germany, is in arguably the worst shape since the end of World War II. The goal of all this war hysteria is simple: to keep Western populations in constant tension, so that they agree to higher taxes and a deteriorating standard of living.

[Terenin]

Quote: Yuri Vasiliev

All European talk of World War III is simply empty information noise. Europeans fear one thing above all else: that the US will abandon them in this critical situation. They demand that Europe defend itself, ignoring Article 5 of the NATO Charter—when the US should be standing up for them, but won't. It's no secret that the US is getting rich by plundering continental Europe. It's no coincidence that the UK was kicked out of the EU several years ago. And today, Brussels, Berlin, and Paris see themselves shouldering the entire cost of maintaining the Kyiv regime. Meanwhile, in the Old World, the cost of not only consumer goods is rising, but also electricity production and everything else that ensures their everyday lives. Europe's locomotive, West Germany, is in arguably the worst shape since the end of World War II. The goal of all this war hysteria is simple: to keep Western populations in constant tension, so that they agree to higher taxes and a deteriorating standard of living.

God grant that this is how it all ends.

[opuonmed]

I may be wrong, but I believe Russia will only use nuclear weapons if its territory is attacked. This is likely what NATO and EU countries are counting on; it's no wonder Russian leaders only talk about the dead hand. I really want to believe I'm wrong.

[Terenin]

Quote: opuonmed

I may be wrong, but I believe Russia will only use nuclear weapons if its territory is attacked. This is likely what NATO and EU countries are counting on; it's no wonder Russian leaders only talk about the dead hand. I really want to believe I'm wrong.

Well, it's all very simple to explain. If nuclear weapons are used, the West has no chance (just like Russia), but if non-nuclear warfare continues, the West has a chance to outweigh Russia in manpower and material resources. That's the whole arithmetic.

[opuonmed]

Quote: Terenin

And in a non-nuclear confrontation, the West has a chance of outweighing Russia in human and material resources. That's the whole arithmetic.

Clearly, without nuclear weapons, Russia won't be able to inflict significant damage on the golden billion. What surprises me most is that NATO and the EU somehow think Russia won't use nuclear weapons against them—or are they just scaremongering, or do they know something?

[Terenin]

Quote: opuonmed

Quote: Terenin

And in a non-nuclear confrontation, the West has a chance of outweighing Russia in human and material resources. That's the whole arithmetic.

Clearly, without nuclear weapons, Russia won't be able to inflict significant damage on the golden billion. What surprises me most is that NATO and the EU somehow think Russia won't use nuclear weapons against them—or are they just scaremongering, or do they know something?

Yes, everything can be explained simply, like a fish on ice: the arrogant impunity of those who have never smelled the hardships of war!

[Major Yurik]

Unfortunately, the Europeans' stubborn insistence that Russia would never use nuclear weapons when attacked, but would instead be treated like a farmstead, has completely destroyed their instinct for self-preservation! Knocking this nonsense out of their overfed selves is impossible. Therefore, four or five Oreshnikovs with nuclear weapons on basic decision-making issues will refresh their brains, although, of course, I'd like to see the Europeans come to their senses.

[tralflot1832]

The Germans have suffered the most in Europe since 2014. Merz is going to order the West? Hitler first occupied almost all of Europe, and then he rushed in. Merz's logic is strange then.

[Murmur 55]

tralflot1832, well, a well-fed and rich burer is reluctant to fight, so he needs to be made poor and angry, and then, with the right treatment, point to the "culprit" and say "attack." One option.

[Terenin]

Quote: tralflot1832

Merz's logic is strange then.

So, if he has such a reserve of internal intellectual potential.

[Vasily_Ostrovsky]

Andrey, no matter how much Merz jumps up and down, there is no one to carry out his orders today... I have traveled around Europe several times this year... that's right, Europe today, so the conclusion is simple - politicians live their lives, the people - theirs.
This has never happened before...

[carpenter]

Quote: tralflot1832

Hitler first occupied almost all of Europe, and then he took off. Merz's logic was strange back then.

Europe is already in one gang, and the Führer is in charge, wearing a skirt, with Merz as her right hand. One could say the Fourth Reich is ready.

[Was mammoth]

Will he really not fight with Russia? Hungary is in NATO, however.

[Terenin]

Quote: Was Mammoth

Will he really not fight with Russia? Hungary is in NATO, however.

If we are going to fight with Europe the same way we fought with Ukraine (I apologize before and after every shot), then why not fight and take our personal walrus off the military supplies.

[Comrade Beria]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a grim prediction about Europe's peaceful future. He believes that a full-scale war could break out on the continent as early as next year. And this isn't just a military confrontation in Ukraine, but a larger conflict.

At the beginning of the Strategic Military Operation, Putin threatened to deploy strategic nuclear forces if the West intervened in the conflict. The West intervened, but the strategic nuclear forces were not deployed, not even tactical nuclear weapons were used. And the West believed it could escape punishment.

Any pacifism leads to very grave consequences. A demonstrative use of nuclear weapons, even in an uninhabited area, would be sufficient.

After the "Kuzka's Mother" disaster, when radio communication in Europe was lost for several hours and the shock wave circled the globe three times, even the English became more accommodating.
But it was beautiful. I happened to see the flash from that explosion from about 800 kilometers away; it couldn't compare to the northern lights, and it was bright, too. I was eight years old at the time.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote: Comrade Beria

At the beginning of the SVO, Putin threatened to use strategic nuclear forces if the West intervened in the conflict.

Can I get a link to a direct quote?

[Comrade Beria]

Review his statement on the start of the SVO.
https://rutube.ru/video/8f75449f20e85920b60fece5c71d64d0/?r=plwd
From 24 minutes.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

1. The RuTube file is inserted into the website's video editor.
2. verbatim quote

Now a few important, very important words for those who might be tempted to interfere with the events that are taking place. Whoever tries to hinder us, and especially to create threats to our country, to our people, should know that Russia's response will be immediate and will lead you to consequences that you have never encountered in your history. We are ready for any development of events. All necessary decisions in this regard have been made. I hope that I will be heard

[Comrade Beria]

YES, that's exactly it. And on February 24, the YaRSs set out on combat patrol routes. With flight missions already in place. And then—goodwill gestures.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Sorry, but Putin's words didn't mention the use of nuclear weapons.

[Comrade Beria]

You have to be able to read between the lines.

You must know that Russia's response will be immediate and will lead you to consequences you have never encountered in your history.

What could be more terrifying than the bombings of Cologne and Dresden during WWII? Only a nuclear strike.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Once again, where did the President mention a nuclear strike?
Please provide a direct quote, no need to add your own thoughts.

[carpenter]

Quote: Comrade Beria

I happened to see the flash from that explosion from about 800 kilometers away, it can’t be compared with the northern lights

I saw the consequences in 1991 at "Polygon No. 6".

[Vasily_Ostrovsky]

Anything is possible... Historical processes depend little on the desires or unwillingness of individual statesmen.
But here's what's certain: the masses in some European countries are completely unprepared for war morally and are not wound up yet, and it's unlikely that they will be able to reach hysteria in a year (judging by the comparison of newspaper content in 1940-1941 and today).
But no one can predict the performer's excesses...

[K-50]

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made a grim prediction about Europe's peaceful future. He believes that a full-scale war could break out on the continent as early as next year.

When you start, then it will be
Russia does not start wars, it ends them.

[vkfriendly]

Is our GRU asleep? Wouldn't it be better to act preemptively and eliminate the "hawks"? I think there are plenty of willing ones, both Arabs and criminals. For good money and a well-planned operation, it could be done, and it would be a lesson to others. Otherwise, they'll wait for a new Führer... and where is he already? The main thing is whether we have some kind of dormant network there...

[opuonmed]

Will the EU and NATO march on Kaliningrad, invade Ukraine, or simply attack Russia with a global strike? I don't understand: do the EU and NATO have a 100% guarantee that Russia won't use nuclear weapons against them, or do they have the key to unlock Russia's nuclear weapons? Simply fighting the golden billion without a nuclear strike is unrealistic!

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Orbán nemluví pravdu, že je Maďarsko pro mír! Při hlasování o přidělení 90 miliard Ukrajině na prodlužování války hlasoval i Orbán, i Fico, i Babiš za ČR. Vyjednali si jen vyjímku, že tři státy nebudou ručit za Mega půjčku Ukrajině. Takže Orbán, Fico i Babiš se chválí že jsou pro mír, ale ve skutečnosti podporují Ukrajince pokračovat ve válce.

[Jsem_CZEKO68]

Orbán isn't telling the truth about Hungary's support for peace! By voting to allocate 90 billion to Ukraine to prolong the war, Orbán, Fico, and Babiš voted with the Czech Republic. They only agreed on an exception, according to which the three countries would not guarantee the megaloan to Ukraine. Thus, Orbán, Fico, and Babiš boast about being for peace, but in reality, they support the Ukrainians in continuing the war.

[phrases]

If it were that simple—they're bad, we're good—grandma would be grandpa. The institution of the state has crumbled everywhere, leaving behind a ceremonial façade and clowns; issues are resolved by convention and the rule of force. People dream up all sorts of nonsense, but nothing has changed radically since the caves. We're at war.

[Skobaristan]

Was there once a powerful state institution and issues were resolved peacefully? Two world wars don't agree with you. That's the big deal. And the little things count.

[phrases]

It's the same thing. Formally, it was an institute, but in reality, it was just an empty candy wrapper. Priests, leaders, confidants, and the bees that fed them.

[Skobaristan]

The institution of the state has fallen apart everywhere; all that remains is a ceremonial facade and clowns; issues are resolved by convention and the rule of force. (C) This means there was an institution, since it has fallen apart. And since the ceremonial facade REMAINS, that means there was something behind it, too. But here you have it: Formally, there was an institution, in reality, an empty candy wrapper. (C) You contradict yourself in a surprising way, even if you simply examine your statements.

[Sebenza]

That's all it seems. Except, perhaps, that people are being fed specific bullshit by specific characters who are far from imaginary. And war, it really is like an old, toothless prostitute. It seems disgusting and vile, but you still come back to it.

[Sebenza]

It's obviously an unfamiliar situation for the downvoter, poor guy.

[olboop]

Given the escalating situation, I would, if I may, recommend that our government openly publish or leak to the media a list of targets in Europe where our nuclear missiles are already aimed, including in countries that recently joined NATO and are particularly "belligerent." I don't think this would be a betrayal of secrets. Firstly, NATO headquarters are perfectly aware of the priority targets on their territory even without our "hints." And secondly, it's hard to verify whether this list is genuine or a hoax.
And the publication of such a list could provoke a strong reaction in EU countries and cool down the various "fighting cockerels" there.

[Sebenza]

Personally, I would agree with you.

[nordscout]

A question for Mr. Orban: who will he, with his Hungary, join in the line?

[Bayun]

It would be logical to side with Austria-Hungary.

[Sebenza]

Don't you know? I'll answer for you, on the side of the strong.

[isv000]

Orban believes that war in Europe is likely to break out next year.

Note - we didn't suggest this!

[Admiral Bezobrazov]

Well, yes, Arabs and blacks in the EU will start not only slashing people with knives and running them over with trucks, but also shooting locals 24/7.

[Bayun]

Rus' is not opposed to the German-Russian border or the restoration of Austria-Hungary. It was simpler and more understandable that way.

P.S.: We are ready to help return Galicia to its "rightful owners" from the swindlers.

[avdkrd]

Quote: Yuri Vasiliev

Europeans fear one thing above all else: that the United States will abandon them in this critical situation.

That's true, but realistically, how would Europe benefit from the US not abandoning them? If we consider a hypothetical situation where, under certain circumstances, Russia launches a comprehensive nuclear strike, it wouldn't matter whether the US intervenes or not. For Europe, it wouldn't matter. No one would fight Europe the way we are currently fighting. We've certainly overdone it with the red lines, or rather, with the lack of a clear reaction to their crossing, but the use of nuclear weapons occurs without consensus among all the Kremlin powers, and agents of influence aren't in charge here. Surely a clear algorithm has been laid out, and for good reason. They've posted the tactics in Belarus.
The worst-case scenario would be if we were drawn into a conflict according to their scenario, where the pressure gradually escalates while we "scare" them with more red markers. This mistake was made first in 2014 and then in 2021, when they didn't sink the Defender. It's quite possible that if the Defender scenario had been tough, there would have been no need for our own, and no one would have blown up Nord Stream, and the Germans wouldn't have supplied anything other than helmets and first aid kits (as they did in the beginning), not to mention the rest of Europe. The current situation is the result of an impotent reaction to Europe's direct involvement in the war, but it seems lessons have been learned.

[avdkrd]

Quote: olbop

I would recommend that our government openly publish or leak to the media the list of targets in Europe.

Unfortunately, we have virtually no public analytical agencies whose analysis of the situation could be used as a plan of action. In my opinion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is underperforming, and all its public activities come across as a collection of assessments and empty threats. Indeed, publishing (from independent but involved sources) potential consequences of a war with Russia would cool many hotheads.
Recently, an infographic was posted in England about a 100kt shell hitting London. Even there, they lied about the consequences and gave false hope to residents, minimizing the damage and offering survivors the opportunity to evacuate with some kind of outside help. It would be great to see a publication from our analysts, with real calculations about the quality and quantity of what Albion would actually face.
It doesn’t even occur to me that the strike could only be on London and with only one warhead.
In Europe, things are even sadder and every citizen should know that even taking into account the reduction (compared to the 70s) in the number of nuclear suitcases, the living will envy the dead.

[Mazunga]

All we need to do is hit Brussels with a megaton and tell everyone to get under their bunks and stop yapping. I bet they'll shit themselves everywhere, even the penguins in Antarctica, and Poland and the Baltics with Finland will beg to be re-incorporated into the empire. And what do we have in that Belgium except for the European Union? The guys don't have any real estate there, and the glass there will remain radioactive for a long time. We can send expeditions there for the sake of filki. Like, people, this was once a country, and now it's a sea, and no one lives in it. With one explosion, we'll save so many lives, both our own and all those Zholnezhians who've forgotten what a Russian tank smells like in battle.