Hungarian Prime Minister Orban leans on Trump for peace endeavors in Ukraine crisis.
It's undeniable that Russia's actions towards Ukraine are "totally intolerable" and breached the core values of international relations. However, it's not about the concerns of Ukraine or Russia for the Hungarian prime minister, what he desires most is for the conflict to end and establish a truce. In the long run, it's about constructing a fresh European security structure where everyone can coexist peacefully.
The question of whether Ukraine should cede territory as Russia demands remains unanswered. According to Orban, we don't really know how Russia would react if the U.S. administration said, "Halt, we'll stop it tomorrow and then negotiate."
Orban is convinced that "this war wouldn't exist if Angela Merkel were still Chancellor." He believes she would've dealt with the Russian takeover of Crimea like she did – containing the dispute, rather than escalating it globally.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump described Orban as a "peacemaker." "He's never initiated a war," says the Hungarian leader. Europe needs politicians akin to Trump, "individuals who disrupt the system," Orban added.
With the motto "Make Europe great again," the Hungarian prime minister, who's been in office since 2010, is referring to Trump's election slogan as he prepares for EU presidency, which Hungary will assume on July 1. During Hungary's tenure, Orban intends to lobby for strengthening European competitiveness, addressing the migration crisis, and expanding EU influence towards the Western Balkans.
Hungary will step into the EU presidency on a rotating basis on July 1. Orban is generally regarded as Putin's closest ally within the EU. Lately, Hungary has obstructed billion-dollar military aid for Ukraine at the EU level.
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- Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister, has turned to former U.S. President Donald Trump for aid in his efforts to promote peace in the Ukraine crisis.
- Orban believes that Donald Trump, often referred to as a "peacemaker" by himself, could play a crucial role in establishing a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
- Funke Media Group reported that Orban is convinced that the current conflict in Ukraine would not exist if Angela Merkel were still in office as the German Chancellor.
- During Hungary's upcoming EU presidency starting on July 1, Orban aims to lobby for stronger European competitiveness, addressing the migration crisis, and expanding EU influence towards the Western Balkans.
- Despite criticism from the EU and the US President, Orban remains steadfast in his close alliance with Russia, having recently obstructed billion-dollar military aid for Ukraine at the EU level.
- Hungary, in its role as the EU presidency, is expected to host a summit with Ukraine and Russia in Kiev this coming Sunday, with the primary objective of brokering a ceasefire agreement between both parties.
- Critics argue that Orban's pro-Russia stance makes Hungary a potential threat to the EU's collective security, with many calling for a re-evaluation of Hungary's role within the EU and its relationship with Russia.
