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We have no other ally or partner — not a single one — that similarly, overtly and tirelessly, campaigns for a specific candidate in an election in the United States of America, seemingly convinced that, no matter what, it only helps Hungary, or at least helps him personally,
For this we have a tool, the Summit on Peace, which have been held, and we are preparing for the second one,
Zhovkva said in comments published by Ukrainian news agency Interfax His policies are strongly interest-driven. While discussing ways to end the war is crucial, Orbán's call for a ceasefire is unhelpful as Ukrainians will only accept a just peace. He is likely to continue his policy of being friendly to Russia, China and Trump,
Bock told DW in a written statement Ukraine's position is quite clear, understandable and well-known. We are saying that Ukraine really wants peace for itself. This is logical."
Ihor Zhovkva, a deputy from the president's office, responded shortly after While many European leaders have already made solidarity visits to Kyiv, Orban has never been there. Now, he wants to use the Hungarian Council Presidency as a platform for peace proposals that largely benefit Russia,
A ceasefire connected to a deadline would give a chance to speed up peace talks,
said Orban, the EU leader with the friendliest relations with Russia, who has frequently delayed sanctions on Kremlin officials and EU military aid packages for Ukraine The war in which you are now living has a very strong impact on the security of Europe,
A pause would play into [Russia’s] hands. It might crush us afterward,
the president said in January It was emphasised that bilateral cooperation, despite the extremely difficult international situation, continues to develop steadily in the spirit of healthy pragmatism and mutual benefit,
the Russian Foreign Ministry said Much has been done for this visit,
wrote Andriy Yermak, Mr Zelensky’s chief advisor, on X, formerly Twitter We highly appreciate all the initiatives of President Zelensky for the sake of achieving peace,
I asked the president to think about whether we could reverse the order, and speed up peace talks with making a ceasefire first,
I told [Zelensky] that his initiatives require a lot of time due to international diplomatic rules,
You are aware that we are eager to support you in the humanitarian sphere. We are in support of peace, and I would like to comprehend your view of peace opportunities, which I regard to be my mission. I am optimistic and grateful for the invitation,
Hungary took part in the first Peace Summit and supported the communiqué of the summit, and this indicates Hungary's readiness to be effective for the return of real long-term security,
I am very grateful to the president for his frank opinion on this issue,
he said, promising to convey what he heard to other state leaders of the European Union The aim of the Hungarian presidency is to contribute to solving the challenges ahead of the European Union. That's why my first trip was to Kyiv,
Orban wrote on Facebook under a photograph of him shaking hands with Zelenskyy We do not just understand this need. The Hungarian state will fund this school. As many Ukrainian schools as needed will be opened. It is important to us that Ukrainians feel at home in Hungary,
Specifically, we discussed the opening of the first Ukrainian school in Hungary, the first such school, and Mr Prime Minister assured me he would support this project,
Ukrainians have lived in Hungary before, but now a whole range of additional needs arised, we must take care of these people…So I was very glad to hear about the President’s initiative about opening a Ukrainian school in Hungary,