European security architecture and talks with Russia
In Doha, at the Qatar Economic Forum, Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, outlined a vision for a new European security framework that would involve Russia in a direct role. The statement was shared on the Hungarian government’s social media channel, and it underscored a belief that Europe needs a formal arrangement with Moscow as part of its future security order. Orban emphasized that this arrangement should be negotiated after the ongoing conflict in Ukraine reaches a defined resolution, with the United States taking part in the talks as a key participant.
Orban further argued that the process of shaping Europe’s security architecture should be driven by discussions between Russia and the United States. He suggested that the two powers, rather than a broader group, should anchor the design of the security system that would govern relations across the continent in the years ahead.
Former French president Emmanuel Macron has highlighted a related objective: a European security framework that reduces the risk of conflict with Russia while ensuring Ukraine’s security and sovereignty. This perspective aligns with a broader conversation in Europe about how to balance deterrence, diplomacy, and stability in a region long shaped by strategic rivalries. (Source: Doha Forum remarks and subsequent official communications.)