In his first visit to Ukraine for ten years, Viktor Orban has called for a ceasefire. A longstanding critic of Western military aid to Ukraine, he suggested that a swift ceasefire could expedite peace talks. He also expressed a desire to improve ties with Ukraine and offered economic assistance. Zelensky appreciated his visit, but stressed the need for a ‘just peace’ after over two years of fighting. Orban’s visit coincides with Hungary’s assumption of the EU presidency, which has raised concerns due to Budapest’s warm ties with Moscow. In the past, Hungary has accused Ukraine of curbing the rights of ethnic Hungarians, which Kyiv denies. Zelensky has recently said he is preparing a comprehensive plan for ending the war.
Ukraine: Orban visits, calls for ceasefire
Written by David Fletcher 05 Jul 2024Additional Info
- Pray: that a way can be found of stopping the war without Ukraine losing territory. (Psalm 32:24)
- More: www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/7/2/hungarys-orban-urges-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-on-surprise-visit-to-kyiv
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