"We proposed a Christmas ceasefire and a significant exchange of prisoners of war. Regrettably, Ukrainian President Zelensky point-blank rejected this (proposal) ... We have done what we were able to,"...
The prime minister suggested that Ukraine put forward an action plan that would be beneficial for Ukraine’s negotiations in the EU accession process as well as for the Hungarian minority.
Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Hungary for its humanitarian support for Ukraine, underlining that he believed that saving lives was the most important consideration.
The prime minister wished Ukraine success and said he had come to Kyiv to achieve progress in bilateral ties.
2 July 2024, Kyiv (Київ)
The prime minister told Zelensky that “members of the European Union are in continuous talks” concerning the subject of Ukraine’s EU integration.
The president urged “meaningful steps” to be taken concerning the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians.
The recent meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday was widely recognized as a good opportunity for Ukraine to take steps toward peace with the Vatican’s help.
Minister Szijjártó responded to recent remarks by Volodymyr Zelensky stating that “Hungary’s behavior as a NATO member is inappropriate”.
“From what the Ukrainian president said, it’s clear this war will drag on. We can’t count on it ending soon,” PM Orban said, adding that Hungary would continue to aid Ukrainians by humanitarian means but “we won’t deliver weapons”.
Their discussion focused on Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union and Hungary’s welcoming of war refugees.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's demands at the European Council because they are contrary to the interests of Hungary.
Zsolt Németh said Hungary has high hopes for the future policies of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.