Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently visited Kyiv and urged for a swift ceasefire to facilitate peace talks after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Orban, known for his pro-Russian stance, proposed a time-bound ceasefire to expedite negotiations.
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During the visit, Orban expressed a desire to sign a global cooperation agreement with Ukraine and offered support for the modernization of Ukraine’s economy.
Zelensky, on the other hand, emphasized the need for a “just peace” in Ukraine after more than two years of fighting against Russia’s full-scale invasion. He highlighted the importance of European support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban proposed a ceasefire and called for negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, according to RBC-Ukraine.
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Zelensky announced an agreement to open the first school for Ukrainian-speaking children in Hungary, a move that Hungary will fund. Orban, the only EU leader with close ties to Moscow, has refrained from providing military aid to Kyiv but has advocated for a ceasefire and peace negotiations.
Despite their differences, Zelensky and Orban are working towards establishing better relations between their countries to promote peace and regional security. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe.