Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree to a swift ceasefire during a visit to Ukraine.
Orban is the first foreign leader to visit Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion.
During a meeting in Kyiv, Orban said that a ceasefire was the only way to save lives and that it was in the interests of both Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskyy did not immediately commit to a ceasefire, but he said that he was grateful for the support from Hungary.
The visit comes at a time when there is growing international pressure on Russia to end the war. The United States and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Russia, and the United Nations has passed a resolution condemning the invasion.
However, Russia has so far refused to withdraw its troops from Ukraine. The war has already caused the deaths of thousands of people and has displaced millions more.
Orban’s visit is seen as a sign of support for Ukraine, but it is also likely to be seen as an attempt by Hungary to improve its relations with Russia.
Hungary is heavily dependent on Russian energy, and Orban has been criticized for his close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
It is unclear whether Orban’s visit will lead to any progress in the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. However, it is a sign that the international community is increasingly concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and is pressing for an end to the war.
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