Taking responsibility for our collective security

Text: defence.hu | Photo: Sztaniszláv Horváth | 15:44 November 12, 2026

Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee and the delegation headed by him were received by Defence Minister Dr Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi and General Zsolt Sándor, Chief of HDF Defence Staff in Budapest. “The visit provided us with an opportunity to review the current issues of our Allied cooperation” – wrote the Minister of Defence on his social media page.

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The topics of the discussion included the Russo-Ukrainian War, the stability of the Western Balkans, the brigade-level upgrade to the NATO Forward Land Forces Battle Group stationed in Hungary and the fulfilment of commitments made at the Hague Summit.

“The peace and stability of the Western Balkans have a direct impact on Europe’s security. For this reason, Hungary continues to assume an active role in preserving the stability of the region” – wrote the minister.

“The goals we are working to attain are clear: we are building the modern, combat-ready Hungarian Defence Forces while, as a NATO Ally, doing our share in guaranteeing our collective security” – this is how Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi concluded his post.