Orbán Criticizes Zelenskyy War Decisions Amid Ukraine-EU Tensions

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has expressed respect for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but criticized him for making poor decisions regarding the ongoing war with Russia, including rejecting Orbán's peace proposal last year. Orbán described the conflict as a war between the West and Russia that cannot end without a meeting between leaders Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. He acknowledged the difficult situation Zelenskyy faces in uniting his people during what Orbán views as a hopeless war. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and armed forces continue to resist Russian advances, notably in strategic locations like the city of Yar, despite Russian claims of capturing key positions. The fighting in Yar, a crucial logistics point, has been intense and prolonged, with Ukrainian forces maintaining control over parts of the city. Relations between Hungary and Ukraine remain tense, with Hungary blocking Ukraine's EU accession negotiations and Ukraine accusing Hungary of interference, including alleged espionage activities.