Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is probably seeking to shift the West’s attention from supporting Ukraine to possible peace talks, is going in the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Daily Report.
Analysts believe that Orban’s efforts are aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine.
Orbán continues to present himself as a potential mediator to end the war in Ukraine, despite Vladimir Putin’s refusal to mediate or engage in serious negotiations.
Western scholars draw attention to the Hungarian Prime Minister’s article in Newsweek, published on July 5, in which he accused NATO of choosing conflict rather than peace, which he believes the Alliance was created to support.
“Orbán’s effort to push for negotiations is likely part of his current efforts to shift the European focus to discussions about peace talks, rather than discussions about military support for Ukraine,” the report said.
ISW reminded that the Hungarian politician is constantly trying to undermine the efforts of the European Union to provide military aid to Ukraine.
The report also mentions Bulgarian Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, who on July 5 offered Bulgaria to become a mediator in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia and stressed that the talks should comply with the UN Charter and international law.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also insisted that Ukraine expand and speed up the peace process to prevent “deepening polarization” and “prioritize diplomacy.”
