BUDAPEST, June 26 (Xinhua) -- A large majority of Hungarian citizens are opposed to Ukraine's accession to the European Union (EU), according to a consultation announced by Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban this week.

Speaking in Brussels on Thursday ahead of the EU Summit, Orban told reporters: "More than two million Hungarians have made their voice heard."

The non-binding "VOKS 2025" consultation, which began on April 15 saw 2,284,732 votes submitted nationwide. Of the 2,278,015 valid ballots, 2,168,431 respondents - approximately 95 percent - voted against Ukraine's EU membership, while just over 109,000 supported it. The initiative, launched by the Hungarian government, was intended to gauge public opinion before a final decision is made in Brussels.

Speaking to reporters, Orban said the outcome provides him with a strong mandate at the summit and emphasized that Hungary cannot be bypassed in the EU enlargement process, as a unanimous agreement is required at multiple stages of accession talks.

"Nothing can happen today with legal consequences regarding Ukraine's membership," he said.

Orban also recalled Hungary's longstanding position that Ukraine's wartime situation poses a risk to the EU. Hungary does not wish to share a political community with a country at war, he underlined.

Although other member states may issue a joint declaration in support of Ukraine, he added, the EU will not have a common stance without Hungary's consent. Enditem