This time, special thanks go to Friedrich Merz, who directly confronted the Hungarian prime minister, accusing him of acting against Europe’s security.While Europeans seek unity against Russia, Orbán continues to insist that Ukraine is supposedly “not a sovereign state” and that Russia is not a threat to the EU. It’s no surprise that Brussels is showing him his “place” more openly."It’s worth noting Kyiv’s smart communication strategy. We don’t just stick to the banal “Orbán chose Russia over Ukraine” — we show that he chose Russia over the U.S."And that’s a particular drama for him. Just yesterday, he played the role of Trump’s friend and almost the main communicator between the White House and the EU, and today he is effectively opposing the messages of the Americans themselves.Will Washington respond? We’ll see. But this will certainly further clip Orbán’s wings in Europe.SourceAbout the author. Maksym Nesvitailov, international relations expert.The editorial team does not always share the opinions expressed by blog or column authors.