Hungarian Committee Exposes Former Chief of Staff's Deception on Ukraine

Hungarian Committee Reveals Former Chief of Staff Misrepresented Ukraine Stance Budapest, Hungary – The Hungarian National Assembly's Defense and Public Order Committee has concluded an investigation into statements made by former Chief of Staff Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi. The investigation focused on Szendi's reported positions on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, expressed during NATO meetings. The committee's findings indicate that Szendi's public statements were inconsistent with the Hungarian government's official pro-peace policy. Committee member Bartel-Ruza Zsolt stated, "It has been unequivocally proven that Ruszin-Szendi Romulusz lied." The committee presented documents and audio recordings to support their findings, showing Szendi expressed support for a position contrary to the government's mandate. This included, according to the committee, a statement at the end of one speech that praised Ukraine with the phrase "Slava Ukraini." The committee's report underscores the importance of transparency and accurate communication from high-ranking officials. The incident highlights a potential breach of trust and raises questions about the internal communication within the Hungarian government and its NATO collaborations. The government's commitment to peace remains a central aspect of its foreign policy.