Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Convinced Donald Trump Will Bring Peace to Ukraine if Elected
SUMMARY
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently voiced confidence that Donald Trump’s return to the White House could lead to a quick diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Speaking in Vienna with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, Orbán argued that Trump’s administration would act promptly to establish a ceasefire, even if European leaders remain uninvolved. He criticized EU leaders for their stance, calling their refusal to communicate with Russia “diplomatically illiterate” and claiming that Ukraine’s military victory is unlikely without European troops. Schröder, a known associate of Russian businesses, supported Orbán’s stance, suggesting Trump’s return could bring stability and lauded his commitment to peace efforts. Trump has promised to secure a ceasefire swiftly if re-elected, with sources suggesting that his strategy may involve freezing U.S. aid to Ukraine to force negotiations. Orbán remains hopeful that Trump’s leadership could end the conflict.
