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Orbán's Paris visit: Can he solve the Ukraine conflict?
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán meets with Macron before the special EU summit. Discussions about the Ukraine war and peace negotiations are the focus.
Orbán's Paris visit: Can he solve the Ukraine conflict?
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has announced that he will speak to French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris tomorrow. This date falls one day before the crucial EU special summit on Ukraine. Orbán himself describes the situation: "Some want war and others want peace. That is the challenge we face." His close relationship with Russia and also with Donald Trump has already caused tensions with the EU in the past, which recently demanded that Orbán should consider peace negotiations with Russia. Despite the ongoing war unrest in Ukraine, he is opposed to military aid for the country and has so far refused to supply weapons. He relies on talks and describes his role as a peace ambassador, which has often brought him into trouble in the EU in the past Krone.at reported.
scandal between Trump and Zelensky
Another factor shaking European politics is the recent dispute between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a historic scandal that took place in front of cameras, clear tensions emerged that could question cooperation between Europe and the USA. After the incident, Zelensky was supported by many European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, who said in a message: "We will continue to work with you for a just and lasting peace." Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, even announced that Ukraine needed to be strengthened to stand up to Russia, declaring: “Today it became clear that the free world needs a new leader.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also called for a summit between Europe and the USA to prevent a possible split in the West Süddeutsche.de.
With the EU special summit on Thursday, the discussion about a peace mission and possibly military aid for Ukraine will intensify. Orbán's behavior could again become a disruptive factor because he is pushing for direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin. The pressure on the EU to find a unified strategy and stand together in this critical situation will be enormous.