Hungary FM: U.S.–Russia Agreement Could Bring Peace to Ukraine

Peter Szijjarto was a guest on the Ultrahang YouTube channel, where he discussed the future of the Russia–Ukraine war, shifting political relations in Europe and the U.S., and working to achieve Hungarian interests. He also strongly criticized the European Commission’s 72-hour survival kit initiative.

Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade Miniser Peter Szijjarto o March 15, 2025 in Dunakeszi (Photo: MTI/Peter Lakatos)

Szijjarto believes European politicians are afraid to negotiate with Donald Trump, as they remember the statements they made about him in the past.

For eight years, they engaged in a kind of in house competition as to who could say the nastiest thing about Donald Trump, just to win approval from the liberal media. And not only do they remember this, but so does Trump. Now, they are simply afraid to face him and engage in serious negotiations on critical matters,

he explained.

On the issue of peace, Szijjarto stressed that every small step in this direction must be appreciated.

Regarding Ukraine’s EU accession, Szijjarto stated that based on the current situation, this process should not move forward. He stressed that Ukraine’s integration poses unacceptable risks and that the country is not prepared for membership. He stressed: 

There is currently no way to integrate Ukraine into the EU in a manner that would be beneficial for Europe. And there’s another problem— the EU’s approach to the Western Balkans. Countries in the Western Balkans have been waiting an average of 14.5 to 15 years for EU membership. The EU keeps repeating this phrase, ‘merit-based process,’ meaning only those who meet the criteria can progress. But no sane person can seriously believe that Ukraine is in a better position or more prepared for EU accession than any of the Western Balkan countries.

Cover photo: Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade Miniser Peter Szijjarto o March 15, 2025 in Dunakeszi (Photo: MTI/Peter Lakatos)