"This is a strategy": Orban stated that "proud of" a meeting with Putin and seeks peace

The prime minister explained that the handshake with the leader of the Russian Federation is part of the government's strategy. He noted that only Hungary is ready to defend the interests of the event before the Kremlin. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban commented on his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in China. His statement, made during a briefing in Brussels, was quoted on Reuters on October 26. "We would like to do everything to be peace.

Therefore, we leave open all lines of communication with the Russians, otherwise there will be no chance of peace. This is a strategy, we are proud of it," the Hungarian Prime Minister said. He stressed that Hungary is the only country ready to come in contact with Russia, representing the interests of Europe and the world in general. On October 17, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban met in China with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The media reported that the official stated the need to "put an end to" anti -Russian sanctions, fighting in Ukraine and the flow of refugees. Dmytro Kuleba's Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine responded to the news of politicians in Beijing. He expressed his hope that Orban "at least washed out and disinfected his hands after Putin's handshake. " The Hungarian oppositionists staged a protest near the Orban office.