Hungary has announced the deployment of advanced air defense and control systems in its northeastern region bordering Ukraine, as part of heightened security measures.
Defense Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky emphasized the move aims to enhance airspace detection accuracy and reduce response times, addressing the evolving regional threats.
The decision comes in response to recent developments, including Ukraine's authorization to use Western-supplied long-range missiles for strikes deep into Russian territory and changes in Russia's nuclear doctrine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban convened the nation’s defense council to address these concerns, reiterating Budapest's commitment to pursuing peace through diplomacy rather than military escalation.
Russia's updated nuclear doctrine, signed by President Vladimir Putin, expands the criteria for nuclear weapon use, including retaliation for nuclear or mass destruction weapon attacks on Russia or its allies and credible ballistic missile threats.
These changes align with rising tensions after reports indicated Western nations, including the US, France, and the UK, had authorized Ukraine to strike within a 300-kilometer range inside Russian territory.
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