Viktor Orban contests the EU plan to freeze Russian assets indefinitely, considering it illegal.

Hungary, through Prime Minister Viktor Orban, is protesting against the European Union's planned measure to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, considering it illegal. Orban stated that Brussels will "cross the Rubicon" through the written vote, which could cause irreparable damage to the Union. Such a measure would eliminate Hungary's and Slovakia's right to veto the extension of the asset freeze, which could allow their use for financing Ukraine.

At the same time, the Central Bank of Russia has stated that the EU's proposals regarding the use of its assets are illegal and violate international law, reserving the right to protect its interests by all available means. The bank emphasized that any unauthorized use of its assets will be challenged in national and international courts.