The head of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs about US-Russia talks. “The world becomes safer”
“Yesterday all eyes were turned to Moscow. News from Putin's meeting with Stev Witkoff brought relief to many, especially in Central Europe living in the vicinity of the war,” noted Szijjarto in the entry on the X. platform.
“We know perfectly well that when the dialogue at the highest level between the US and Russia takes place, the world becomes a safer place. Therefore, in the last 3.5 years – despite the sharpest attacks from all sides – we did (as Hungary) everything to maintain open communication channels. Therefore, we are happy to welcome every opportunity, when American and Russian leaders talk directly” diplomacy.
He added that “it is certain that the war in Ukraine will not end on the battlefield.” “It will end at the negotiating table if the Americans and Russians reach an agreement. I hope that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet personally as soon as possible. Only in this way peace can finally return to Central Europe,” he concluded Szijjarto.
US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, envoy, met on Wednesday in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Later on the same day, the White House stated that “the Russians expressed their desire to meet with President Donald Trump, and the president is open to meetings with both President Vladimir Putin and Wołodymyr Zelnski.”
