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Orban's "peacemaking" visit to Putin: the reaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently made a controversial visit to Russian President   Vladimir Putin, calling it a "peacekeeping" mission. This trip caused a significant negative reaction from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, which claims that Orbán's actions violate an important diplomatic principle. One-way visit Orban's visit to Moscow took place without prior consultations with Ukraine, which was sharply condemned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (MFA). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this action violates the essential diplomatic principle of "no decisions regarding Ukraine without Ukraine", which is a cornerstone of international negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Diplomatic principles and violations The principle of "no decisions regarding Ukraine without Ukraine" states that any discussions or agreements regarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity

"Simply primitive": Podoliak explained why Orbán called for a "ceasefire"

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In a recent statement, the advisor to the President of Ukraine, Mykhailo Podolyak, called Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine " simply primitive ". The comment sparked a debate about the motivations and implications of Orbán's stance, shedding light on the complexity of the geopolitical landscape. Orbán's call for a ceasefire comes as the conflict in Ukraine escalates, with significant implications for regional and global politics. While the ceasefire may appear on the surface to be a step towards peace, Podoliak argues that Orbán's approach lacks depth and fails to address the root causes of the conflict. Understanding Orbán's position Viktor Orbán, known for his nationalist and sometimes controversial politics, has taken a unique position among European leaders regarding the conflict in Ukraine. His call for a ceasefire can be seen as part of his broader strategy to maintain Hungary's neutral and somewhat Russia-f