Orban pushes EU to direct discussions with Russia about Ukraine conflict

Orban pushes EU to direct discussions with Russia about Ukraine conflict

Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban to record direct talks with Russia in order to reach an armistice and an agreement in Ukraine. In a letter to the EU Council President António Costa, which is available to the German Press Agency, Orban emphasizes that there are strategic differences in the EU approach to Ukraine, which cannot be overcome by designs or mere communication. A spokesman for the Hungarian government has confirmed the authenticity of this letter.

Orban also expressed that he could not agree to the written conclusions on Ukraine, which are discussed during a meeting of the EU heads of state and government on Thursday. These statements underline the existing discrepancy between Hungary's position and the general attitude of the EU compared to the Ukraine conflict. radioeuskirchen.de reports that Orban’s writings and position on the EU report a strategic realignment in its negotiations with Russia.

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In another context that describes the international tensions, SNP parliamentary group leader Stephen Flynn demands the withdrawal of the British invitation to the former US President Donald Trump after a scandal in Washington. These developments show how critical political relationships in Europe and beyond the Atlantic line are. Prime Minister Keir Strandmer had invited Trump to a state visit, which had triggered protests in Great Britain in advance.

The demands for supporting Ukraine are meanwhile louder. Robert Habeck requires a rapid release of three billion euros to support Ukraine. CDU foreign politician Jürgen Hardt also describes the scandal between Trump and Ukraine as the "strategic mistake" of the US leadership. A meeting was recently held between the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj and Keir Strandmer in London, whereby Selenskyj thanked for the support of the western allies.

In a time when Russian drone attacks continue to burden Ukraine and demands several injuries in Charkiw, the question of a long -term strategy for peace and stability in the region remains incomplete. n-tv.de emphasizes that the handling of western tours with Ukraine and Russia is tense.

In view of the mixed reactions to the scandal between Trump and Selenskyj, the future support of the United States for Ukraine is also being discussed. While some politicians believe in improving relationships, other concerns about Trump's reliability as a partner in future discussions.