Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban argues that Europe must negotiate directly with Russia to reach an agreement regarding the war in Ukraine, considering the increased risks of conflict.

Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, stated that Europe must initiate direct negotiations with Russia to address the issue of the war in Ukraine. During a plenary session of the Hungarian Permanent Conference, Orban emphasized that the subject of the war is the most pressing in European politics and particularly affects the countries in the Carpathian basin. He warned that the risk of Europe being involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is greater than ever.

Orban proposed that Europe should not wait for the results of Russian-American negotiations, but should negotiate independently with Moscow. He mentioned that Ukraine would be a key point in these negotiations, but not the only one, suggesting the creation of a new European security system and establishing clear dimensions for the armed forces of each country. He also emphasized the need for a monitoring system for agreements related to armaments.