After frequent delays and accusations of hostilities, the Hungarian president finally signed the bill ratifying Sweden's membership in NATO, which requires all member states to approve new additions.
Russia accuses Germany of war preparations and claims that the West and NATO are using Ukraine to attack Russia.
“Like every country,” he said, “it’s probably best if [Israel] makes its decisions based on what it can do by itself.”
Former US President Donald Trump has said he would not defend allies within the NATO western defense alliance who fail to spend enough on defense if re-elected later this year.
Biden did not mention any of the aid package's funding for Israel, and only spoke of the US' need to support Ukraine and NATO allies.
A military attack by Russia is "highly unlikely" in the short term, he said, partly because Russia has to keep troops in Ukraine, and would stay unlikely if Russian buildup is matched in Europe.
With Trump leading Biden in some polls, European allies worry a Trump victory in November could jeopardize the U.S. commitment to the alliance.
In Israel in recent months, we have witnessed the extraordinary courage and commitment of Israeli youth and reserves to fighting (and dying) for our country.
Our Homeland leader, Laszlo Toroczkai, said that should Ukraine lose statehood, Hungary could lay claim to Transcarpathia.
Hungary's approval is also needed for Sweden to join NATO
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