Hungary Ready to Mediate Peace Talks Between Ukraine and Russia Following Global Peace Summit

Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, who represented his country at the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, stated that Hungary is prepared to mediate negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He made this announcement during his closing speech at the event, as reported by Hungary Today.

"We are essentially the last European country that has not severed communication with the Russian Federation and maintains open channels of communication, allowing us to negotiate with Russia," said the Hungarian Foreign Minister.

The final declaration of the Peace Summit in Switzerland was signed by 81 out of the 93 participating countries, including Hungary, as well as the European Union. The document primarily focuses on nuclear safety, food security, and the exchange of prisoners of war. The signatories emphasize that the UN Charter and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine can serve as the basis for achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Péter Szijjártó also mentioned that his country has been living in the shadow of the war for almost two and a half years and has directly faced its humanitarian consequences. According to him, more than 1.3 million refugees have arrived in Hungary from Ukraine.

Szijjártó stated that Ukrainian families arriving in the country have access to the Hungarian healthcare and education systems. Specifically, around 1,600 schools and kindergartens in Hungary are attended by children from Ukrainian refugee families.

"This is the largest humanitarian aid operation in Hungary’s history, and it will continue for as long as needed," added Péter Szijjártó.

To recall, the Global Peace Summit was held on 15-16 June in Switzerland, with participation from over 100 countries and international organizations. The Gaze reported that on the second day of the Summit, participants signed a joint communiqué on the principles of peace and the territorial integrity of Ukraine.