Orbán visits Kyiv amid Russia-Ukraine war

The Associated Press July 2, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Ukraine for the first time since Russia's invasion. Orbán, known for his close ties to Putin, discussed peace-building with President Zelenskyy. Hungary's stance on aiding Ukraine has caused tension within the EU. Orbán's visit coincided with Hungary taking over the EU presidency. He aims to support Ukraine and is forming a nationalist alliance in the European Parliament. Orbán faces criticism for his illiberal democracy practices.

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