Summary
- Hungary’s minister for EU affairs, János Bóka, believes that the European Union must engage with Russia to build a sustainable security architecture.
- Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow has sparked debate and backlash from EU leaders due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine.
- Orbán’s trip was aimed at finding willingness for a ceasefire and assessing how the EU institutions can aid in resolving the conflict.
- There are concerns over Orbán’s exclusion from speaking at the European Parliament amid discomfort over his Russia trip and efforts to derail EU aid to Ukraine.