"May lose even more": Orban supported the creation of a buffer zone between Ukraine and the Russian Federation

The discussion details were transmitted in Magyar Nemzet. The Hungarian politician is convinced that Europe had to make more diplomatic efforts to prevent war in Ukraine. In his opinion, it is necessary to negotiate with Russia, but by demonstrating power. "First of all, there is a ceasefire, because there is no reason to discuss between the Russians and the West," Orban assured. Schussel disagreed with that. He explained that the ceasefire would now mean defeat for Ukraine.

"It depends on how you look at the future. Ukrainians may lose even more," the Hungarian Prime Minister replied. The Austrian politician has stated that Ukraine only loses if EU countries have not supplied enough weapons. "People in Europe are not delighted with the fact that their governments want to provide more financial support to Ukraine," said Orban. He is convinced that Europe cannot provide Ukraine with assistance in the amount that would be needed to win the war.

With Schusel's opinion that the only constructive option is to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession to NATO and the EU, and at the same time about the ceasefire, the Prime Minister of Hungary also disagreed. He stressed that the country's geographical location should be taken into account. Orban stated that the ideal option for Ukraine would be to have a buffer zone with Russia with safety guarantees. Otherwise, according to him, Ukrainians may lose the country.

The Prime Minister also assured that Russia would never agree to Ukraine's membership in NATO. He denied that Ukrainian troops are now defending Europe. "We are not threatened by Russia's attack as a NATO member country," the politician said. The discussion also affected the presidency of Hungary in the EU. Orban said that one of the country's priority goals during this period will be related to the Russian-Ukrainian war. "Unfortunately, this year the war in Ukraine will not end.

We will do our best to at least reach a ceasefire and create a situation where you can negotiate," he assured. Recall that Hungary should preserve the EU in the second half of this year. On June 1, the MEPs of the European Parliament adopted a resolution in which it was questioned, but the document has no binding force. On March 27, thousands of people were protesting in Budapest demanding the resignation of Victor Orban.