The implications of Hungary’s political maneuvering reach beyond the immediate fear of fracture within the EU. The nation’s reluctance to ratify Sweden’s accession to NATO has raised alarm bells among Western allies. They view Hungary’s actions as a potential security risk, a Trojan horse within the heart of Europe. The recent meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Russian President Vladimir Putin, against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in Ukraine and growing ties between Russia and North Korea, has unveiled a deepening schism within the European Union (EU). Is Hungary starting to realize the mistake of joining NATO ?