On Tuesday, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine caused by the ongoing war. In her speech, Viktória Ferenc, MEP of Fidesz–KDNP and member of the Patriots for Europe Group, highlighted that although Hungary has been continuously attacked for its pro‑peace stance, it has been helping the country in need since the very beginning: “since the outbreak of the war, we have been supporting the people of Ukraine, providing the largest humanitarian aid in our history — nearly two hundred million euros in assistance — and offering protection to those seeking refuge in our country. Hungary also plays a crucial role in helping Ukraine address the ongoing energy crisis. More than forty percent of Ukraine’s total electricity and natural gas imports originate from Hungary, which has therefore become the country’s leading and most reliable energy supplier.”

“From the very beginning, Hungary has condemned Russian aggression and has consistently stood for peace, yet it continues to face unjust criticism. But facts are stubborn things,” the representative emphasised.

“The destruction caused by weapons, the power outages, the unheated apartments, the extreme cold have created an intolerable, inhumane situation in Ukraine. Believe me — as I come from there — that the population, worn down mentally and physically, is now sustained only by the hope that the peace initiatives will soon reach their goal,” explained the representative of Transcarpathian origin, describing the reality on the ground in Ukraine.

The representative emphasized: “Peace is the only instrument that will silence the weapons and put an end to the destruction. Anyone who forces a different policy causes harm to the local population.”

The representative emphasized: “Peace is the only instrument that will silence the weapons and put an end to the destruction. Anyone who forces a different policy causes harm to the local population.”

Taking the opportunity to hold Commissioner Marta Kos accountable in person regarding the forced conscription, Viktória Ferenc stated: “Let me also speak about the human rights violations that the local population suffers during unlawful recruitment, which have tragic consequences. You, Madam Commissioner, acknowledged that you are aware of these violations, yet you do not wish to address the problem, despite our written warnings. And this, too, is a human crisis, a humanitarian emergency that only peace can resolve.”

11 February 2026, Strasbourg