The President of Hungary called for an early end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Hungarian President Katalin Novak said that the country is in favor of an early end to the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, and at the same time is forced to think about how it will continue to build relations with both countries. This was reported by TASS with reference to Novak’s interview with the Portfolio online publication.

“Hungary’s position, shared by Pope Francis and the diplomacy of the Holy See, is that a ceasefire must first be concluded, and then the basic conditions for a long-term peace must be determined. As head of state, as a Christian and as a mother, I am in favor of a ceasefire as soon as possible,” Novak said.

“We must avoid further escalation of the conflict, the use of nuclear weapons, the start of a devastating third world war,” the president stressed. “And we need to think about how our relations with Ukraine and Russia will develop in the long term.” “West and East should not be drawn into confrontation,” she added.

Asked about the position of the European Union, Novak said that over the past decade it has “weakened rather than strengthened.” In her opinion, the EU “lags behind the US and Asia in terms of foreign policy, demographics and competitiveness.” “The defense capability of Europe has been undermined. Europe has found itself in a double dependence: its security is guaranteed by military support and the presence of the United States, and Russia is the main source of energy for its economic and industrial growth,” the head of state explained.

She said the EU should “strengthen the capacity for self-defense, reconcile the often divergent economic interests of member states, return to strong communities based on large families, and rediscover the foundations of Christian culture.” “In a historical perspective, only this can make European cooperation successful,” the Hungarian president believes.