Kremlin Criticizes EU Rejection of Orban’s Ukraine Peace Proposal
The EU's condemnation of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Ukraine peace initiative signals that Brussels' pro-war policies will persist, says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. Orban, advocating for negotiations rather than arming Kiev, was met with strong criticism and rejection from EU leaders. Despite the backlash and holding the EU rotating presidency, Hungary remains committed to pushing for peace talks.
The EU's condemnation of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Ukraine peace initiative indicates that Brussels' pro-war policies remain unchanged, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Orban called for a shift in EU policy from arming Kiev to negotiating with Moscow.
He proposed this after visits to Ukraine, Russia, China, and the US, but the EU, including leaders like Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, criticized and rejected his plan outright.
Despite holding the rotating EU presidency, Orban faced backlash for allegedly undermining EU unity.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that EU criticism would not alter Budapest's stance on peace talks.
The EU reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, while Orban was blasted by the newly elected parliament for his diplomatic moves.
Orban called for a shift in EU policy from arming Kiev to negotiating with Moscow.
He proposed this after visits to Ukraine, Russia, China, and the US, but the EU, including leaders like Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, criticized and rejected his plan outright.
Despite holding the rotating EU presidency, Orban faced backlash for allegedly undermining EU unity.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that EU criticism would not alter Budapest's stance on peace talks.
The EU reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, while Orban was blasted by the newly elected parliament for his diplomatic moves.
