Putin Ally Admits Russia CAN’T BEAT Ukraine!
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared Russia too weak to defeat Ukraine or threaten NATO, signaling a sharp break from his previous pro-Kremlin stance with wide geopolitical ripples.
At a Glance
Orbán said Russia “can’t even defeat Ukraine” and “can’t really attack NATO”
He called for U.S.–Russia talks without European mediation
The comment represents a stark reversal from Orbán’s earlier Kremlin-friendly positions
Ukraine’s deep-strike campaigns have exposed Russian military weaknesses
The EU faces growing disunity over war strategy as Hungary diverges
A turning point in Hungary’s stance
In a recent interview with French media, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán—long seen as a Kremlin-friendly voice—acknowledged that “Russia is too weak” to defeat Ukraine or pose a realistic threat to NATO. He also insisted that Europe should step aside and let the U.S. directly negotiate with Moscow.
This declaration marks a stark pivot in Orbán’s foreign policy, distancing himself from Moscow just as Ukraine’s war effort gains traction. European allies, long frustrated with Hungary’s stance, are now recalibrating their expectations for Budapest’s role in future negotiations.
Watch a report: Hungary’s Orbán questions Russia’s strength.
Russian military under pressure
Orbán’s shift reflects deeper military realities on the ground. Ukraine’s latest operations, such as “Operation Spider Web”, have inflicted heavy damage on Russia’s strategic bomber bases and command networks. These strikes reveal Russia’s growing vulnerability to drone-based deep attacks and expose the limits of its defense-industrial capacity.
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War confirm that Russia’s logistics and manpower are under intense strain. With recruitment stalling and battlefield losses mounting, Moscow’s ability to project power—let alone sustain a campaign against NATO—is in serious doubt.
Europe’s fractured response
Orbán’s comments have deepened rifts within the European Union, particularly over how to approach the conflict. Some leaders see his realism as a belated but necessary acknowledgment of the facts; others fear it undermines unity and weakens the EU’s negotiating position.
By explicitly calling for U.S.–Russia talks, Orbán is positioning Hungary as a mediator outside the EU consensus—potentially fracturing coordinated Western strategy just as NATO prepares for critical defense posture decisions.
With Russia’s capacity to wage war increasingly in question, Orbán’s comments could reshape diplomatic calculus on both sides of the Atlantic. But whether they bring clarity or chaos remains to be seen.