Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said his country does not support the EU's joint statement on the situation in Venezuela, but also does not veto it. Instead, Budapest refused to participate in discussions on the document, transmit .
Speaking at a press conference in Budapest, Orban explained that Hungary had decided “simply not to participate” in unifying the bloc's common position. He did not express direct support for the US military operation, but noted that stabilizing the situation in Venezuela could have a positive economic effect for Hungary by improving conditions in the global energy market.
On January 4, the European Union issued a statement on Venezuela on behalf of its 26 member countries without Hungary's participation. The document calls for compliance with international norms and overcoming the domestic political crisis. As a result, Hungary separated itself from the bloc's common position.
On January 3, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela, as a result, according to Donald Trump, the country's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were arrested. Venezuela condemned these actions, appealed to the United Nations and appointed an interim head of state. This situation was also criticized by Russia, China and North Korea.
