The march has been perceived as the Kremlin flexing its military muscles in response to the military alliance s breakthrough with Hungary over Sweden s membership.
Hungary Prime Minister Victor Orban said on Saturday (Feb 17) that Hungary was "on course" towards ratifying Sweden's NATO bid this month. Hungary remains last holdout before Sweden can join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Orban was delivering state-of-the-nation address when he spoke about the issue.
"The good news is that our current dispute with Sweden is moving towards a conclusion," Orban said in his state-of-the-nation address.
A pro-government commentator compares the US ambassador to erstwhile Soviet oppressors because of his presence at Mondays’ extraordinary session of Parliament w