Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Sunday that Europe must reconsider its support for Ukraine if Donald Trump is re-elected as president of the United States, emphasizing that the continent cannot shoulder the burdens of the war independently.

Orban, who is against military assistance to Ukraine, believes that Trump aligns with his perspective and would pursue a peace agreement for Ukraine. He expressed his support for Trump, the Republican candidate, to defeat Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. election.

“We in Europe must understand that if America elects a pro-peace president, which I firmly believe is possible based on the current trends, then Europe cannot continue to adopt a pro-war stance,” Orban remarked.

He noted that the situation in Ukraine will be a key topic during the upcoming meetings of European leaders in Budapest, which will include a session of the European Political Community and a more informal gathering of EU leaders.

Europe cannot shoulder the weight of the conflict independently, and should the United States pivot towards peace, we too must adjust our approach, which will be the focus of our discussions in Budapest, Orban stated.

There is growing anxiety in Europe regarding how the results of the U.S. election might influence the situation in Ukraine and the overall security of the continent.

Orban’s close relationship with Russia and his resistance to providing support for Ukraine have drawn criticism from Brussels.

In July, Hungary’s foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, expressed that the Hungarian government views Trump as a potential “opportunity for peace” in Ukraine.

Orban mentioned in July that his team was collaborating with Trump’s advisors on family and migration policies. On Thursday, he reached out to Trump to extend his best wishes ahead of the upcoming election.