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Irish_Dem

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8. Hungary is causing trouble with NATO.

Reply to Martin68 (Reply #7)

Sat May 11, 2024, 04:59 PM

May 2024

Been blocking various NATO meetings and tried to keep Sweden out of NATO.
They essentially were given some nice bribes to let Sweden in.

Hungary is a threat to transatlantic security.
Doing Putin and Xi's bidding.

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Xi leaves Europe saying Hungary and China will enjoy 'golden voyage' in relations - DW News [View all] TexasTowelie May 2024 OP

Isn't Hungary the most repressive, pro-Putin EU country? wolfie001 May 2024 #1

Yes. TexasTowelie May 2024 #2

That is a really weird way to try to improve relations or extend China's influence in Europe. Martin68 May 2024 #3

China is warning Europe and trying to divide Europe. Irish_Dem May 2024 #4

I doubt praising Hungary is an effective way to win friends and influence nations. Martin68 May 2024 #5

Yes but Xi is saying that he can buy a European country. Irish_Dem May 2024 #6

What kind of trouble can Hungary make for Europe? It's a small nation with very little clout. Martin68 May 2024 #7

Hungary is causing trouble with NATO. Irish_Dem May 2024 #8

So if China forms a bond with Hungary, it reduces China's influence over other European nations. Sounds Martin68 May 2024 #9