Orban hints at topics of talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv
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Orban hints at topics of talks with Zelenskyy in Kyiv

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As Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said, after the talks with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which will take place on July 2 in Kyiv, the whole world will see his own "first steps towards peace" amid Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • During the visit to Kyiv, the Prime Minister of Hungary will discuss the way to peace against the background of the Russo-Ukrainian war.
  • Hungary expresses views on the future of the EU in the context of interaction between Washington and Moscow.
  • Orbán's visit to Kyiv opens up new opportunities for cooperation and diplomatic efforts between Hungary and Ukraine.

Orban hinted at what he would talk about with Zelenskyy

The odious politician spoke about his plans in a new interview on July 1.

Journalists asked the Hungarian leader what Budapest could do during its presidency of the EU Council to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

According to the latter, the "first steps" to promote peace will be taken on July 2.

If you look at tomorrow's press, you will already see the first steps, said Viktor Orban, after which it became known about his visit to the Ukrainian capital.

In addition, he added that the USA cannot be left aside when it comes to the future of the EU and the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The Prime Minister of Hungary announced a forecast that Brussels will have to prepare for the situation in which Washington and Moscow will eventually reach an agreement.

Where will Europe be? Who will represent your interests? And what are your interests?

Viktor Orban

Viktor Orban

Prime Minister of Hungary

According to him, the Hungarian presidency cannot answer these questions independently.

What is known about Orban's visit to Kyiv

On the morning of July 2, the Hungarian leader arrived in Kyiv. His cortege of numerous cars was spotted near the Hungarian embassy in Ukraine.

Orban intends to meet with the head of state, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other top officials.

According to him, the main topic of the negotiations will be the path to peace amid Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.

At the end of last week, Orban and Zelenskyy crossed paths on the sidelines of the summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

Then, Hungary's Prime Minister was the first to approach the Ukrainian leader and start a dialogue. What they talked about is still unknown.

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EU agrees to confiscate €200 billion of Russian assets

Russia may irretrievably lose another 200 billion euros
Source:  Financial Times

EU leaders are now determined to do everything possible to seize frozen Russian assets worth more than €200 billion, all as part of a plan to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • The proposed confiscation of assets is being discussed as a potential consequence for Kremlin's non-compliance with the ceasefire agreement, aiming to create leverage for negotiation after the war.
  • With support from influential leaders within the EU and discussions on tying frozen assets to Russian compliance, the move could have far-reaching implications for international relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Russia may irretrievably lose another 200 billion euros

As journalists learned from EU insiders, French leader Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have dramatically changed their positions.

What is important to understand is that for quite a long time they were the ones who opposed the complete confiscation of Russian assets located in Europe.

Official Brussels is currently discussing the idea of confiscating these assets if the Kremlin violates the upcoming ceasefire agreement in Ukraine.

According to anonymous sources, the efforts are being made within the framework of security guarantees for Kyiv.

Supporters of this idea see tying frozen assets to Russia's compliance with a possible agreement as a way to put pressure on Moscow and provide guarantees for Ukraine.

During talks with US President Donald Trump last week, French President Emmanuel Macron said that immediately seizing the assets would not be "respecting international law" but that the funds could be "part of the negotiations after the war ends."

British leader Keir Starmer and future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are more resolute on this issue.

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