Zelensky criticizes Orban for direct Putin call, rejects ceasefire proposal without Ukraine's inclusion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his hour-long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. Orban proposed a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange, which Zelensky rejected. Zelensky emphasized that any discussions about the war must include Ukraine and stressed the importance of unity among allies. Orban has consistently called for peace talks and refused to send military aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in 2022.
December 11, 2024
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