CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The recent Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s meetings with foreign leaders including from Russia, China and the US had irked the EU members. Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Orban had visited leaders while he was on a world tour in efforts to ‘peace mission’ in ending the war.
The EU leaders criticised Orban’s plans as they were not informed about it. Following which, the top EU officials took a stand to boycott informal meeting hosted by Hungary, which took over the rotating role in July 1.
After the EU’s decision, Orban wrote a letter to the European Council claiming that Donald Trump has “detailed and well-founded” plans for peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Last week, Orban had met Trump, for the second time, at his Palm Beach residence in the US.
In the letter, Orban mentioned that Trump was ready to act as a peace broker “immediately” after the election.
Can Trump end the Russia-Ukraine war?
The Russia-Ukraine war that began in February 2022 is ongoing without any end in sight. According to the United Nations, over 10,000 civilians and 20,000 others were wounded. Russian troops have claimed many major Ukrainian cities including Kherson, Kharkiv, and Mariupol.
Pro-Russian leader Orban believes that the Ukraine war can be ended once the Republican candidate Trump wins the US elections. Many experts too opine that there is a high chance that the conflict might get frozen at least if he comes to power.
Though Russia will not be willing to give away the Ukrainian cities that have already been seized, there is a possibility of negotiations or forming a treaty and ceding Russian-speaking cities bordered with Ukraine. Trump’s good relations with Putin definitely give hope of ending the war, say experts.