Orban Took Offense At Zelensky's "slap In The Face"

• 23.01.2026, 8:21

The phrase was uttered during the Ukrainian president's speech in Davos.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban took offense at Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's words about "a nudge for Viktor".

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine citing Orban's statement to X.

In his publication, the Hungarian prime minister accused Zelensky of allegedly being "unable or unwilling" to end the war in Ukraine. He also called the Ukrainian president's words "carefully chosen insults."

In addition, Orban once again noted that Hungary will not provide military aid to Kiev.

At the same time, he said that the Ukrainian people can still count on electricity and fuel supplies from Hungary, as well as support for refugees.

"The rest will be decided by life itself, and everyone will get what they deserve," the Hungarian politician said in a statement.

On January 22, Zelensky said during a speech in Davos that "every Viktor who lives on Europe's money and at the same time tries to sell European interests deserves a backhand," referring to Hungarian Prime Minister Orban.