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FM: The Hungarian people, not Zelensky, will decide whether Ukraine joins the EU
Minister Szijjártó referred to Volodymyr Zelensky's recent statement that a majority of Hungarians were likely to support his country's EU bid.
Volodymyr Zelensky
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PM Orbán: Zelensky rejects Christmas ceasefire
"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,"...
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PM Orbán met Zelensky to gauge stance on peace process
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.
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PM Orbán and Zelensky propose bilateral agreement to overcome disagreements
Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Hungary for its humanitarian support for Ukraine, underlining that he believed that saving lives was the most important consideration.
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PM Orbán: Hungary is “at Ukraine’s disposal” during EU presidency
The prime minister wished Ukraine success and said he had come to Kyiv to achieve progress in bilateral ties.
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Press statement by Viktor Orbán after his meeting with Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine
2 July 2024, Kyiv (Київ)
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PM Orbán meets Zelensky at inauguration of Argentina’s new president
The prime minister told Zelensky that “members of the European Union are in continuous talks” concerning the subject of Ukraine’s EU integration.
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President Novák: Zelensky ready to grant Ukraine's Hungarians minority rights
The president urged “meaningful steps” to be taken concerning the rights of Transcarpathian Hungarians.
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Pope Francis “scolds” President Zelensky for thinking arms could lead to peace
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.
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FM: Not up to Ukrainian president to decide if Hungary’s behavior as NATO member was appropriate
Minister Szijjártó responded to recent remarks by Volodymyr Zelensky stating that “Hungary’s behavior as a NATO member is inappropriate”.
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PM Orbán meets Zelensky at EU summit
“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”.
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PM Orbán holds phone talks with Volodymyr Zelensky
Their discussion focused on Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union and Hungary’s welcoming of war refugees.
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PM Orbán rejects President Zelensky’s demands to send arms and ban Russian energy supplies
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.