The exchange between Ukraine and Hungary’s political leadership centers on the path to resolving a protracted crisis that touches core questions of sovereignty, security, and international diplomacy. Kyiv’s position remains clear: any pause in hostilities must be anchored in a concrete step from Moscow, specifically the full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory. Such a move is viewed not as a rhetorical concession but as a tangible condition essential for any serious negotiations. In public discourse, the emphasis is placed on leverage and verifiable acts over broad promises, with the understanding that a future ceasefire or settlement is inseparable from the reality on the ground. This stance articulates a belief that lasting peace depends on concrete movement by Moscow, rather than on general calls for negotiation that do not address the status of invading forces and their withdrawal from Ukrainian soil.
