politics
February 17, 2026
Zelensky's jab at Orban was 'childish'
The Ukrainian comedian-turned-politician has sunk to new lows with childish attacks on the Hungarian PM, Adriel Kasonta has told RT
TL;DR
- Political risk consultant Adriel Kasonta described Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's remarks about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Munich Security Conference as 'childish' and unbecoming of a head of state.
- Zelensky mocked Orban's physique, suggesting he focus on growing his army rather than his belly, while claiming Ukraine fights for the entire EU.
- Kasonta criticized Zelensky's behavior as resorting to his comedian past, turning the security conference into a 'farce' and a 'circus'.
- Orban responded on X that Zelensky's words would 'greatly help Hungarians see the situation more clearly' and stated the debate is about the future of Hungary, Ukraine, and Europe.
- Orban has previously accused Brussels and Kiev of 'declaring war on Hungary' for blocking EU funds for military aid to Ukraine and refusing to send weapons.