During Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's first visit to Ukraine since Russia's invasion, he emphasized the war's significance for Europe. Orbán, known for his close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has often opposed EU efforts to aid Ukraine and sanction Moscow. Despite strained relations, Orbán discussed trade and infrastructure with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Orbán, now holding the EU presidency, aims to mediate, although concerns persist over Hungary's democratic record. Criticizing EU centralization, he accuses Ukraine of mistreating its Hungarian minority, complicating weapon transfers. Orbán also seeks to unite nationalist parties across Europe, forming a new parliamentary group despite differing stances on Ukraine and Russia.
