Watch: Orbán on Ukraine Ceasefire, U.S. Role & Merkel's Masterpiece of Avoiding War

  • 13 Oct 2022 7:12 AM
Watch: Orbán on Ukraine Ceasefire, U.S. Role & Merkel's Masterpiece of Avoiding War
Ukraine Crisis can only be resolved by direct talks between Russia and US, said Hungary’s PM Victor Orban when visiting Berlin.

His words came at a panel discussion in Berlin, "Storm over Europe – Ukraine war, energy crisis, geopolitical challenges".

Orban also praised Merkel, the ex-Chancellor of Germany, for her work in isolating further conflict, despite their disputes in various issues, especially in migration.

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