Russia should be part of the European security system; supports ending the conflict in Ukraine

“ We should not create any illusions: Russia is different, its system and society are not European ,” Mr. Orban said in an interview with German media group Funke.

According to Mr. Orban, the Russian system is supposed to be based on military force, while the European system is “free”.

“ But Russia can and should be part of the European security system ,” the Hungarian Prime Minister stressed.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Photo RIA Novosti

Also in the interview, Prime Minister Orban said the US should propose an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.

“ We should stop acting in a tense manner on the front. We need space to act in order to find a path to peace that is acceptable to both sides and to Europe, ” Mr Orban said.

“ I am not interested in the interests of Ukraine or Russia; first of all, I want the conflict to end and a ceasefire to be established. The US president should take the initiative for a ceasefire. He is the only one who can make two decisive calls – to Kiev and Moscow ,” the Hungarian leader said.

Hungary supports ending conflict in Ukraine

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that Hungary continues to oppose the European Union's allocation of additional funds for military assistance to Ukraine.

“Another battle between those who support war and those who support peace” will take place in Ukraine, the Hungarian Foreign Minister noted.

In addition, Mr. Szijjarto also spoke about the plans of EU leaders: “ The West wants to announce the allocation of billions of euros to provide weapons to Ukraine. If one-tenth of the money was used to consolidate peace, there would be much less deaths and much less destruction .”

However, according to Foreign Minister Szijjarto, Hungary previously opposed the use of Russian assets for these purposes, but EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said that since Budapest refused to participate in such a decision, the question arose as to where exactly the profits from frozen Russian assets would be transferred and how they would be transferred.