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“We genuinely hope that NATO will become even stronger in the future. We concur with President Trump’s stance advocating for a rise in the proportion of defense spending relative to the allies’ GDPs,” Szijjártó stated.

Amid rising tensions between NATO and Russia, Hungary is uniquely aware of the dire risks of a confrontation between the two parties. 

Hungary shares a border with Ukraine and has witnessed the impact of Kyiv’s war with Russia up close. Szijjártó cautioned that a showdown between NATO and Russia could spark World War III. However, Hungary sees Trump as a likely peacemaker in the region.

“President Trump is the only hope to make peace,” Szijjártó told Fox News Digital. He went on to say that U.S.-Russia talks must continue to get the world to a stable place.

President Donald Trump walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Aug. 15, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska.  (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

“Whenever there is a civilized, high-level Russia-U.S. engagement, then the security situation of the world is improving. Whenever there is [a] lack of U.S.-Russia talks, then the global security situation deteriorates,” Szijjártó said.