Ukrainian Foreign Ministry asks Hungary to stop playing peacemaker

We urge the Hungarian side to cease its immoral manipulations regarding peace and Christmas, and to refrain from unilateral contacts with the aggressor state that undermine collective efforts to restore a just peace. The only obstacle to peace is Russia and its war-obsessed dictator. Ukraine seeks peace on its own territory more than anyone else in the world,

the Foreign Ministry stressed

The joint efforts of our state and its partners are focused on achieving a just and sustainable peace. Ukraine consistently upholds the principles of honest dialogue and mutual respect. We will continue constructive engagement with our partners who genuinely seek an end to the war, rather than the defeat of Ukraine,

the statement added

This is evidenced by the decisions that were taken at the North Atlantic alliance summit held in July this year. It is also reflected in the doctrinal documents of the U.S. and other NATO countries,

the minister added

Emmanuel Macronfrench President

For the moment nothing like that is planned.”

Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron raised the peacekeeper issue during a visit to Warsaw, but was shot down by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said

First, there has to be peace in order to send peacekeepers. And Russia does not want peace … that is very clear,

Kallas told reporters ahead of the first meeting of EU foreign ministers she will chair since taking over as the bloc’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy

When it comes to peace, I think we need to remain realistic. Probably no one in Europe among reasonable people today believes that peace can be achieved without some partial territorial losses for Ukraine."

In a December 15 interview with the broadcaster Slovak Television and Radio, Pellegrini said, as translated by the Ukrainian news site Ukrainska Pravda

Robert Ficoprime Minister

I will support zero military aid to Ukraine, ... An immediate halt to military operations is the best solution we have for Ukraine. The EU should change from an arms supplier to a peacemaker."

Fico said, adding

It is too early to speculate about that,

Veldkamp said

We can't discuss that,

Kallas said

The Ministry of Defense of Russia must be ready for any development of events, including a possible military conflict with NATO in Europe in the next decade,

Belousov stated Monday

We’re trying to get the war stopped, that horrible, horrible war that’s going on in Ukraine, Russia, Ukraine. We’re going to get a little progress, it’s a tough one, it’s a nasty one, it’s nasty.”

Speaking on Monday, Trump said

Vladimir Putinpresident

These actions bring us closer to the red line, through which we can no longer retreat,

Putin said, placing responsibility for escalating tensions on NATO

Vladimir Putinpresident

The number of American servicemen in Europe has already exceeded 100,000,

Putin said, claiming