Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó announced that Prime Minister Viktor Orban plans to bring up the issue of achieving peace in Ukraine during talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on March 8. The remark comes via RIA News and underscores Hungary’s interest in fostering dialogue that could contribute to regional stability and a quicker end to the conflict in Europe’s eastern flank.
During remarks on the topic, Szijjártó stressed that the objective is to explore practical steps toward peace in Ukraine and its broader neighborhood. He added that in Budapest, the word peace in Ukraine is associated with President Trump, signaling a belief that Trump’s leadership could influence the course of regional diplomacy and conflict resolution. The emphasis is on creating conditions that would prevent escalation and encourage negotiated settlement rather than military stalemate.
Szijjártó also noted that although Hungary did not participate in the U.S. electoral process, history shows strong, cooperative ties between Hungary and the United States during the era of President Trump. He pointed to a period with relatively fewer major global crises, suggesting that steady U.S. leadership helped stabilize international politics and foster constructive dialogue among key global players.
Looking ahead, the Hungarian official expressed optimism that should Trump return to the White House, a quicker resolution to the Ukraine conflict might be possible. He argued that consistent leadership in the United States could serve as a stabilizing factor on the world stage, aiding diplomacy and negotiations. According to Szijjártó, a negotiated end to the Ukraine crisis is likely because neither side can secure a total victory without risking a broader, protracted confrontation. The path to peace, in his view, rests on focused dialogue, credible guarantees, and international cooperation that keeps all parties at the table.
In related developments, there has been attention within the European Union to the status of Russian assets frozen in EU member states. The ongoing discussions reflect the broader policy landscape in which European capitals weigh sanctions, economic measures, and countermeasures as part of a unified approach to Russia’s actions and the broader security environment in Europe.