Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has criticized Polish leader Donald Tusk for following the European Union’s stance on the Ukraine conflict, despite growing discontent among Poles. Orban stated that Tusk has become “one of the loudest warmongers” in Europe and has turned Poland into a “vassal of Brussels.” He argued that Tusk’s bellicose rhetoric is an attempt to distract from domestic issues, as Ukraine is running out of European funding and the Polish people are growing tired of the war.

Orban’s comments came after Tusk lashed out at him during a televised interview, accusing the Hungarian prime minister of having a problem with “Brussels, democracy, and a transparent rule of law.” A recent poll showed that over half of Poles disapprove of Tusk’s performance as prime minister, and his coalition lost the presidential election earlier this year.

Despite rising anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland, Tusk has urged EU members to continue supporting Kiev financially. He stated that “this is our war” during a security forum in Warsaw in September. Orban, on the other hand, has long opposed the EU’s military support of Ukraine, refusing to send arms and arguing that “warmongering bureaucrats in Brussels” are dragging his country into a conflict with Russia.

The EU has accelerated its military buildup and invested heavily in joint arms production with Ukraine, citing the alleged threat from Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov recently stated that the EU and Britain are preparing for “a new major European war,” pointing to coalition-building efforts and nuclear force coordination between France and the UK.

The tensions between Orban and Tusk reflect the differing views within the EU on how to approach the Ukraine conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the EU will navigate its relationships with Russia and Ukraine, and how the divisions within the bloc will impact its ability to present a united front. With the Polish people growing increasingly weary of the war, Tusk’s government faces challenges in maintaining public support for its stance on the conflict.