Europe is in the midst of an undercurrent of energy, politics, and security. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently gave an exclusive interview to American host Carlsen, and an explosive message is that if the "South Stream" (actually referring to the "Turkish Stream" pipeline) is destroyed like the "Nord Stream" pipeline, it will be regarded as an act of terrorism or even a precursor to war. Orban's remarks were like a bombshell that shocked the international community.
Orban expressed dissatisfaction with Germany's indifference after the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, which he considered a loss of sovereignty. He quipped: "Maybe you can do this to Germany, but not to Europe as a whole." The implication was that Germany had chosen to remain silent on the incident, perhaps out of some political or economic interest, but that such laissez-faire would be irresponsible to Europe as a whole.
Hungary is a country that is highly dependent on energy imports, especially Russian oil and gas. Hungary receives Russian energy through the "Brother" pipeline (transit Ukraine) and the "Turkish Stream" pipeline (transit through Turkey and Southeastern Europe).
Therefore, any sabotage of these energy transmission channels will have a huge impact on Hungary's economic and social stability. Orban warned that such a breach would have serious consequences for Europe in general and Hungary in particular.
Orban did not specify in the interview who was behind the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline, but his hints and previous reports of the incident in the United States make it easy to speculate. He even mentioned that the target of his warning was "very clear", further deepening this speculation. To the point of jealousy for both Germany and Hungary, there seems to be no suitable candidate other than the United States.
Orban also mentioned that his joint warning with Serbia may have had some effect, and it is worth noting that if the Turkish Stream is also damaged, then not only Hungary, but most of Europe will face a serious energy crisis. This pipeline is not only related to Eastern Europe, but also to the energy security of several countries in southern Europe.
Does Orban's remarks imply a potential military threat against the United States? Hungary is a member of NATO, and if it openly or indirectly warns another NATO member, will this trigger a broader political or military crisis? Such a warning could be a double-edged sword, either for deterrence or for more dangerous sparks. But in any case, Orban's remarks undoubtedly pushed the matter into a new and more dangerous situation.