All valid opinions and thank you, viewer, for the engagement to the discussion.

It's well documented Hungary stands in opposition to Ukrainian entry to the EU. Slovakia is another notable member who opposes Ukraine ascension.

The quote was meant to shed light that disagreements over EU entry are commonplace and the situation with Ukraine is nothing unique.

In regards to Moldova; they do have something to contribute to the European Union which is priceless to Moldova.

Cheap, young, labor.

This is one of the three big reasons why Estonia and Baltic countries were accepted. This is also why Poland was allowed into the European Union.

Do you really believe these countries qualified for EU membership at the time of discussions? Eastern Europe and the Baltic states in the 2000's were an absolute shit show of corruption, ineptitude, high unemployment and barely ahead of newly formed Balkan countries who just emerged from a war.

Brussels, in fact - LOVES to pay for cheap labor. The Polish Foreign Ministry 2 years ago highlighted this very exact plan as a way of entry for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

"Send us your workers and we'll send ours to Western Europe; Brussels will pay us (Poland) and we will in turn hire your workers and give your government (BiH) funds"

This is how the European Union model works.

Kosovo lacks international recognition as noted by the user.

BiH does not recognize Kosovo. Spain does not recognize Kosovo. Serbia does not recognize Kosovo. Many countries do not recognize Kosovo.

If Kosovo attempts to join Albania to mirror the KLA's vision of a "Greater Albania" - Serbia gains casus belli for war against both Albania AND Kosovo.

As for the "Big Powers" comment. The only tool at their disposal is money.

Things have changed and they will keep changing. The more Brussels tries to strong arm the Balkans, the easier it is for politicians and the public to domestic policy and to the East.

There is more to life than money.

Here is the full Politico article: https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-viktor-orban-ukraine-eu-accession/

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