In Kyiv, Hungary’s Orban Urges Zelenskyy to Consider Ceasefire with Russia

Budapest wields new standing after assuming the European Council’s rotating presidency this week.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban listens to a media question as he arrives for the European Union leaders summit, in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2022. Johanna Geron/Reuters

During a July 2 visit to Kyiv, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to consider reaching a truce with Russia.

“A ceasefire linked to a deadline would provide a chance to speed up peace talks,” Mr. Orban said at a joint press conference following closed-door talks with the Ukrainian leader.