Hungary’s Orban Meets Putin in Push for Peace Talks on Russia–Ukraine War

The Hungarian Prime Minister visited Moscow in hopes of advancing peace talks, as Ukraine’s international supporters cast doubts on his effort to end the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 5, 2024. Valery Sharifulin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on July 5, saying peace between Russia and Ukraine requires a more proactive effort.

Mr. Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 5, following up his visit earlier this week with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Hungarian leader wanted to meet with the opposing leaders even as his Western allies cast doubts on the effort.