The compact but vocal gathering was cordoned off behind a ring of fencing clearing the way for the BMWs chauffeuring EU leaders to their Friday summit, where they were set to discuss the mounting energy crisis and its cause — Russia’s ruinous war in Ukraine.1 for the crowd: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, the obstreperous leader known for stalling Russia sanctions and spouting EU vitriol back home.They blamed the EU’s sanctions for the economic woes gripping the country — a common Kremlin propaganda line — and called on the Czech government to resign.“I see those words,” he said, referencing signs encouraging the EU to funnel more weapons to Ukraine — an increasingly sore point for juggernauts like Germany and France, which have faced criticism that they can afford to up their contributions.And the victory will be yours and your victory will be our victory.”And with that, Nausėda pumped his fist to cheers, offered a “so all the best,” and departed, a few “thank yous” trailing behind him."