Hungarian leader Viktor Orban cynically stated that he would not respond to provocations, commenting on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's new statement.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Hungary's cynical position.
- Viktor Orban responded that he would not respond to provocations and offered to accept or reject the ceasefire proposal.
The conflict between Zelensky and Orban is escalating
The Prime Minister of Hungary responded to the statement of the President of Ukraine, who criticized his counterpart for attempts at "mediation", adding that Orban has no leverage over the aggressor state.
We will not respond to any provocations. A ceasefire proposal is on the table. Accept it or reject it. It is your responsibility.
Viktor Orban
Prime Minister of Hungary
What is important to understand is that the tense relationship between Orbán and Zelenskyy escalated after the Hungarian leader called Russian dictator Vladimir Putin last week.
Against this backdrop, the odious politician began claiming that he had proposed to Ukraine to establish a ceasefire and a large-scale exchange of prisoners of war by Christmas. Orban cynically lies that Zelenskyy rejected this idea.
The President of Ukraine expressed hope that Orban "will not even call Assad in Moscow to listen to his hour-long lectures."
What Zelensky said about Orban
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine is a strong country, which has directly demonstrated this on the battlefield, holding back Russian invaders for years.
Does anyone else in Europe have such experience now? No one. Does Orban have such an army? No. How will he put pressure on Putin? With a joke, a smile? Let him keep it to himself.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
President of Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader added that he and his team need direct relations with the US without intermediaries.
Prime Minister Orban, who wants, you know, "somehow there, somewhere there..." — will not work. I will not let him in and people like him, — emphasized Volodymyr Zelensky, adding that we are talking about the Prime Minister of Hungary, and not about the Hungarian people who support Ukraine.
