Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized Hungary’s recent “peacekeeping” calls to Russia on December 16, describing them as detached from reality and counterproductive to achieving a just resolution to the war.
"Hungarian officials once again claim they can stop the war. However, these statements do not reflect reality," the Ministry said in a press release. "Following Hungary's ‘peacekeeping’ calls to Moscow, deadly missiles and drones continue to strike Ukrainian cities and communities."
Kyiv emphasized that Hungary’s proposals do not bring peace closer and, in fact, leave Ukraine more vulnerable to Russian aggression.
The Ministry called on Hungarian officials to stop "immoral manipulation" of themes like peace and Christmas, while warning against unilateral discussions with Russia. Such moves, they argued, undermine broader international efforts to achieve a fair and lasting peace.
"The only obstacle to peace is Russia and its war-obsessed dictator," the Ministry stressed. "Ukraine seeks peace on its land more than anyone else in the world."
The Ministry reaffirmed that Ukraine, alongside its partners, remains committed to ending the war through principled and honest dialogue, not surrender or defeat.
This comes after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected proposals for a Christmas ceasefire and a major prisoner exchange with Russia.
