Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán reportedly offered to help Russian President Vladimir Putin "in any way possible" to reach a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, according to a transcript of a phone conversation revealed by Bloomberg.
According to these reports, Viktor Orbán reportedly raised the possibility of organizing a summit in Budapest to facilitate peace talks. This proposal stems from a phone call between the two leaders on October 17.
The veracity of this transcript has not been independently verified, and the Hungarian government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Reuters reports that it was unable to verify the content of the exchange.
This revelation comes at a time when Hungary regularly adopts a distinct position within the European Union regarding Russia and the war in Ukraine. Viktor Orbán has often advocated for diplomatic solutions and criticized certain Western sanctions.
If confirmed, this initiative would illustrate Budapest's willingness to play a mediating role, while also fueling debates on relations between Hungary and Russia within the European bloc.
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