“We agreed that no Hungarian personnel will take part in the activities of NATO in Ukraine and no Hungarian funds will be used to support them,” Orbán said today on X, adding: “In light of his pledge, Hungary is ready to support PM Rutte’s bid for NATO Secretary-General.”

Slovakia, another holdout against backing Rutte, also indicated it may back him. Like Hungary, Slovakia’s new government leans toward Moscow and has said it will not send weapons to help Ukraine.

“After consultations with both candidates and after consultations with Prime Minister Robert Fico and the Slovak…