GENEVA, July 6. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban recently traveled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an effort to find a path towards peace in Ukraine as soon as possible. The meeting took place on July 5th, and Orban expressed his desire to put an end to the ongoing conflict that has been raging in the country since February 2022.
During his visit, Prime Minister Orban addressed concerns about his relationship with President Putin by emphasizing that he is primarily a friend of the Hungarian people. He further explained that his priority is securing peace, stating, “I am a friend of peace.” The primary reason for his talks with Putin is to explore possible ways to bring an end to the war in Ukraine.
Notably, Orban’s visit to Moscow marked him as the first Western leader to do so since April 2022, highlighting the importance placed on this diplomatic effort by Hungary. The ongoing crisis has left millions of people displaced and suffering, and it is clear that Prime Minister Orban sees a responsibility to seek solutions to help end the war in Ukraine as soon as possible.
Throughout his meeting with Putin, Orban maintained a strong stance on peace and cooperation between Hungary and Russia, stressing the importance of diplomatic efforts in achieving this goal. By taking the initiative to be the first Western leader to visit Moscow since the conflict began, Orban has demonstrated his commitment to finding ways to promote dialogue and work towards a resolution that benefits both parties involved.