Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó believes former President Donald Trump is the only leader with the credibility to end the war in Ukraine. He cites Trump's relationship with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders, and his 'peace through strength' approach, as key factors.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó believes former President Donald Trump possesses the unique credibility to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia, a nearly three-year conflict that has defied solutions from other world leaders. Szijjártó argues that Trump 's relationship with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, coupled with his 'peace through strength' approach reminiscent of Ronald Reagan's foreign policy, sets him apart.
He contends that European leaders and the Biden administration have 'totally failed' to end the war, pursuing an 'impossible' victory for Ukraine that was 'obvious from the very beginning' was unattainable. Szijjártó points to the battlefield reality showing Russian advances despite massive financial and military aid to Ukraine, suggesting a need for immediate negotiations to prevent Ukraine from weakening further. Szijjártó criticizes European leaders for treating the war as their own, potentially hindering a successful resolution. He believes that their clear stance in favor of Ukraine against Russia has eroded their credibility with both sides. He further accuses them of ignoring the current reality on the ground, pushing for an outcome that is increasingly improbable. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, Trump's envoy for Russia and Ukraine, echoes this sentiment, expressing doubt that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's recent demands for a fast-track to NATO membership or nuclear weapons will be met. He notes that the chances of Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons are 'slim and none'.Last month, Trump called for a deal between Putin and Zelenskyy to end the war, asserting that Zelenskyy was open to negotiations. Kellogg believes that Putin, who has publicly criticized other world leaders, would be most receptive to talking with Trump, the only figure who could potentially bring the conflict to a close. He describes the relationship between Trump and Putin as 'very transactional'. Kellogg highlights Trump's previous meeting with Zelenskyy in 2024, where both leaders expressed a desire for a fair and swift resolution to the war.
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