Zelensky on Orban's call to Putin: Talks about peace cannot be held without Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on a phone call between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Vladimir Putin, emphasized that talks about the war waged by Russia cannot be held without Ukraine.

The Ukrainian leader said this in a post on the social media platform X, Ukrinform reports.

"We all hope that Viktor Orban at least won't call Assad in Moscow to listen to his hour-long lectures as well. It's absolutely clear that achieving real peace and guaranteed security requires America’s determination, Europe's unity, and the unwavering commitment of all partners to the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter. No one should boost personal image at the expense of unity; everyone should focus on shared success. Unity in Europe has always been key to achieving it. There can be no discussions about the war that Russia wages against Ukraine without Ukraine," Zelensky said.

He also thanked U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and many European leaders with whom Ukraine is already working to find the right and strong solutions for real peace.

Orban had a phone call with Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, December 11.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine