Orban stated that Russia has won the war in Ukraine: reaction and context.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that in his opinion, Russia has already 'won' the war in Ukraine. This was said before the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Orban made this statement in an interview with Hungarian media, which were quoted by Reuters.
What Orban said about the war in Ukraine
The Prime Minister of Hungary believes that Ukraine has indeed lost the war, and Russia has won. He thinks it is important to acknowledge this for the West, which supports the Ukrainians. Orban claims that Europe has lost the opportunity to influence the course of events and communicate with Putin due to Biden's presidency.
'If you are not at the negotiation table, you are on the menu,' the Prime Minister interestingly noted.
Orban also expressed his position against a joint EU statement regarding Ukraine, considering it ineffective and unnecessary. He also mentioned that he previously consulted with Trump about possibilities for Ukraine to win over Russia.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made a controversial statement regarding the war in Ukraine, claiming that Russia has already won. He also shared his position on interacting with Russia and the international community, stating that without a seat at the negotiation table, it is difficult to have influence.Read also
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