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Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal Divides European Leaders
Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine sparks debate at the European Political Community summit in Budapest, with Ukrainian President Zelensky expressing disapproval and Ursula von der Leyen engaging with President-elect Trump on the issue.
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- What was the main focus of the summit in Budapest?
- The summit in Budapest focused on security challenges following Trump's election, with differing views on how to proceed with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine among leaders.
- What did Ursula von der Leyen discuss with President-elect Trump?
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, had a positive phone call with President-elect Trump discussing various issues including the war in Ukraine and strengthening EU-US relations.
- How did Ukrainian President Zelensky respond to Orbán's proposal?
- Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed his disapproval of Orbán's proposal, stating that a ceasefire without security guarantees would only lead to further Russian occupation.
- What proposal did Viktor Orbán make at the European Political Community summit?
- Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister, proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine at the European Political Community summit in Budapest, echoing a potential Trump administration approach.
- What were Orbán's views on the potential US role in the Ukraine conflict under a Trump presidency?
- Orbán believes that a ceasefire is necessary for communication and peace negotiations to begin, suggesting that the US might withdraw its support for Ukraine under a Trump presidency.