Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has strongly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent five-point victory plan, calling it "more than terrifying" in a Facebook post on October 17.
Zelensky presented his strategy to the European Council in Brussels, following its introduction to the Ukrainian parliament a day earlier.
The plan includes key measures for defending Ukraine and securing long-term security, such as joining NATO and increasing military capabilities.
However, Orban, known for his opposition to EU support for Kyiv, dismissed the plan as "dangerous" and called for the EU to change its approach to the war.
He advocated for a ceasefire and immediate peace talks with Russia.
Under Orban's leadership, Hungary has consistently blocked EU financial aid to Ukraine and pushed for negotiations with Russia.
Orban has positioned himself as a potential mediator between the two countries.
“The EU must switch to a peace strategy instead of a war strategy,” Orban wrote in his post, adding that Ukraine was “losing” the war against Russia.
Zelensky's Victory Plan
According to the Kyiv Independent, Zelensky’s five-point plan focuses on securing Ukraine’s future and deterring Russian aggression. It includes an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO, calls for more long-range weapons, a non-nuclear deterrence strategy, economic growth, and a post-war security framework.
The plan also contains classified sections that have been shared with international allies.
Despite Orban's objections, many European leaders continue to back Ukraine’s defense efforts, seeing Zelensky’s proposal as crucial for long-term stability in the region.
Orban, however, reiterated that European leaders, including Germany and France, should start peace negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict.
