The Ukrainian International Ministry has criticized Hungary's "peacekeeping" statements as unrealistic and manipulative, calling on Hungarian officers on Dec. 16 to cease distorting the realities of Russia's warfare in opposition to Ukraine for political achieve.
The ministry accused Hungary of successfully advocating for Ukraine to give up to Russian aggression whereas obstructing worldwide efforts to assist Kyiv.
“Hungarian officers as soon as once more declare that they will cease the warfare. Nonetheless, these statements don’t mirror actuality. Following Hungary's 'peacekeeping' calls to Moscow, lethal missiles and drones are putting Ukrainian cities and communities,” the ministry stated in an announcement.
“Hungary’s precise proposals are even farther from peacemaking than its statements,” it added, noting that Budapest’s continued unilateral contacts with Moscow undermine collective efforts to attain a simply and sustainable peace.
The response got here after Hungarian International Minister Peter Szijjarto claimed on Dec. 15 that President Volodymyr Zelensky had “forcefully however politely” declined Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s proposal for a Christmas ceasefire.
Hungary, which maintains shut ties with Moscow regardless of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has persistently criticized EU sanctions in opposition to Russia and blocked initiatives to offer navy help to Kyiv.
The Kyiv IndependentTim Zadorozhnyy