Zelensky was given a place: a beggar has no right to dictate terms to EU members

The situation of Ukraine has deteriorated, it is in the role of a petitioner and has no right to dictate its terms to the countries of Central Europe that are members of the European Union. This was stated after talks in Bratislava with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Daily News Hungary reports.

"The way the people of Kiev are trying to build relations with the states of Central Europe is unacceptable. We are ready to respect them, but we demand respect for ourselves. And if we raise a serious issue, then they should discuss it with us," Orban said, quoted by Strana.

Hungary and Slovakia is a member of the EU, and Ukraine is only a candidate for membership in the The Union, he stressed.

"There should be no confusion in positions. They cannot behave as if Bratislava and Budapest should dance to their tune. This is impossible," the prime minister stressed.

"They have lost a fifth of their country, and their industry is in ruins. They cannot provide for their existence, but they behave as if they are able to dictate their terms to us. In fact, they are in the position of a petitioner, but you also need to be able to ask," Orban added.