Orban Describes Zelensky's Plan as 'Terrifying'
According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, the path to resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine lies in peace talks, rather than in Vladimir Zelensky's 'victory plan.' Read Full Article at RT.com
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed his alarm regarding Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recently disclosed 'victory plan' aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict with Russia.
In a speech before the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, Zelensky unveiled his proposals, which include an immediate invitation for Ukraine to join NATO, the relaxation of restrictions on the use of long-range weapons supplied by the West for strikes on internationally recognized Russian territory, and the establishment of “a comprehensive non-nuclear strategic deterrence package” within Ukraine.
“What [Zelensky] outlined yesterday in the Ukrainian parliament is more than terrifying,” Orban stated in a Facebook post on Thursday.
The Hungarian leader criticized the EU's approach to the conflict, suggesting that it has been characterized by “a poorly organized, poorly executed, poorly calculated strategy,” despite the bloc providing military support and financial aid to Kiev.
“We are losing this war, so the strategy is not working. A change must be made,” he asserted.
Orban emphasized the need for a shift from a war strategy to a peace strategy, advocating for a ceasefire and the initiation of peace talks. “This does not mean that we need more wars, more dangerous weapons, and long-range weapons, but that we need to switch from a war strategy to a peace strategy,” he wrote.
During a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels later on Thursday, Orban planned to urge German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron to “start negotiating with the Russians as soon as possible on behalf of the entire EU.”
Zelensky, who was also in Brussels, aimed to garner support for his 'victory plan' from EU leaders, stating that it is intended to “strengthen Ukraine” in its pursuit of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He asserted, “I think that this plan does not depend on Russian will, only on the will of our partners.”
In response to Zelensky’s proposals, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed them as a “set of incoherent slogans,” labeling it a “plan for the misfortune of Ukraine” rather than a true victory strategy.
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov indicated that Zelensky’s approach appeared to be a blueprint for prolonging the conflict and suggested that genuine peace could only be achieved if Ukrainian leadership “sobers up” and recognizes the underlying issues that prompted the fighting.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a speech before the Verkhovna Rada on Wednesday, Zelensky unveiled his proposals, which include an immediate invitation for Ukraine to join NATO, the relaxation of restrictions on the use of long-range weapons supplied by the West for strikes on internationally recognized Russian territory, and the establishment of “a comprehensive non-nuclear strategic deterrence package” within Ukraine.
“What [Zelensky] outlined yesterday in the Ukrainian parliament is more than terrifying,” Orban stated in a Facebook post on Thursday.
The Hungarian leader criticized the EU's approach to the conflict, suggesting that it has been characterized by “a poorly organized, poorly executed, poorly calculated strategy,” despite the bloc providing military support and financial aid to Kiev.
“We are losing this war, so the strategy is not working. A change must be made,” he asserted.
Orban emphasized the need for a shift from a war strategy to a peace strategy, advocating for a ceasefire and the initiation of peace talks. “This does not mean that we need more wars, more dangerous weapons, and long-range weapons, but that we need to switch from a war strategy to a peace strategy,” he wrote.
During a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels later on Thursday, Orban planned to urge German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron to “start negotiating with the Russians as soon as possible on behalf of the entire EU.”
Zelensky, who was also in Brussels, aimed to garner support for his 'victory plan' from EU leaders, stating that it is intended to “strengthen Ukraine” in its pursuit of a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He asserted, “I think that this plan does not depend on Russian will, only on the will of our partners.”
In response to Zelensky’s proposals, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed them as a “set of incoherent slogans,” labeling it a “plan for the misfortune of Ukraine” rather than a true victory strategy.
Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov indicated that Zelensky’s approach appeared to be a blueprint for prolonging the conflict and suggested that genuine peace could only be achieved if Ukrainian leadership “sobers up” and recognizes the underlying issues that prompted the fighting.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
