‘Better chance than ever’ for peace in Ukraine, says Hungary
The Hungarian foreign minister has expressed his views on Donald Trump's anticipated victory and the prospects for the Ukraine conflict. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has commented on Donald Trump’s likely victory in the U.S. presidential election and its implications for the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Szijjarto stated on Wednesday that Trump’s anticipated win raises the prospects for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine, with the Republican candidate nearing a defeat of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Recent media reports indicate that Trump has surpassed the necessary 270 electoral college votes to secure victory.
As a part of his campaign, Trump pledged to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of taking office. In a social media post, Szijjarto expressed optimism about Trump fulfilling this commitment. “We share similar views on peace… and there is a better chance than ever that after nearly 1,000 days, peace will finally return to Ukraine!” he wrote on Facebook.
Szijjarto further noted, “During Donald Trump’s first presidency, the political relations between Hungary and the US were at their peak, with dialogue and negotiations coming to the forefront in resolving conflicts that threatened world security.”
Hungary’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has diverged from the majority within the European Union, as Budapest has opted not to send weapons to Ukraine and has advocated for negotiations instead.
This past summer, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin as part of his “peace mission,” and he also met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev and leaders like Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, these efforts have been met with significant criticism from officials in Brussels.
Under President Joe Biden, the U.S. has provided considerable military support to Ukraine, amounting to approximately $56.3 billion in security assistance since the conflict escalated in February 2022, according to the Department of Defense.
Trump reportedly intends to resolve the conflict by pressuring Ukraine to make territorial concessions to Russia and to abandon its NATO aspirations. Observers believe that a Trump administration would be less inclined to offer additional military aid to Ukraine, potentially affecting the country’s ability to sustain its defense.
Meanwhile, Moscow has expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to quickly end the conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked on Wednesday that resolving the situation “overnight” is “impossible.”
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
Szijjarto stated on Wednesday that Trump’s anticipated win raises the prospects for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine, with the Republican candidate nearing a defeat of his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris. Recent media reports indicate that Trump has surpassed the necessary 270 electoral college votes to secure victory.
As a part of his campaign, Trump pledged to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of taking office. In a social media post, Szijjarto expressed optimism about Trump fulfilling this commitment. “We share similar views on peace… and there is a better chance than ever that after nearly 1,000 days, peace will finally return to Ukraine!” he wrote on Facebook.
Szijjarto further noted, “During Donald Trump’s first presidency, the political relations between Hungary and the US were at their peak, with dialogue and negotiations coming to the forefront in resolving conflicts that threatened world security.”
Hungary’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict has diverged from the majority within the European Union, as Budapest has opted not to send weapons to Ukraine and has advocated for negotiations instead.
This past summer, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin as part of his “peace mission,” and he also met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev and leaders like Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, these efforts have been met with significant criticism from officials in Brussels.
Under President Joe Biden, the U.S. has provided considerable military support to Ukraine, amounting to approximately $56.3 billion in security assistance since the conflict escalated in February 2022, according to the Department of Defense.
Trump reportedly intends to resolve the conflict by pressuring Ukraine to make territorial concessions to Russia and to abandon its NATO aspirations. Observers believe that a Trump administration would be less inclined to offer additional military aid to Ukraine, potentially affecting the country’s ability to sustain its defense.
Meanwhile, Moscow has expressed skepticism about Trump’s ability to quickly end the conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked on Wednesday that resolving the situation “overnight” is “impossible.”
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
