European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Criticizes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Diplomatic Trip to Moscow
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's recent trip to Moscow as an 'appeasement mission' in an effort to end the war in Ukraine. Von der Leyen stated that the trip, which took place on July 18, was not a genuine peace mission but rather a move to appease Russia. She expressed her disapproval during a session at the European Parliament, where she accused Orban of playing into Russia's strategy of hoping for a softer stance from Europe and the West. Orban's actions, especially as Hungary currently holds the rotating EU Presidency, drew sharp criticism from von der Leyen and raised concerns about alignment with Russian interests amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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