The future national security advisor to US President Donald Trump Mike Voltz reported that the Trump team was studying in detail the proposal of the Christmas Armistice, voiced by Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The Voltz made this statement during the air on CBS News.
According to Voltz, Orban maintains regular contacts with the Russian side and has a "good relationship" with Donald Trump. He noted that the Prime Minister of Hungary acts as a mediator with the Kremlin in search of ways to stop hostilities in eastern Ukraine.
"The whole world wants to see the cessation of bloodshed. We will carefully consider what this initiative means when it comes to a certain type of ceasefire," Voltz said.
Earlier, Orban suggested an agreement on the "Christmas truce" and to exchange prisoners. However, this proposal has caused an ambiguous reaction in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the premiere of Hungary for discussing peaceful issues with Putin without the participation of the Ukrainian side. "Hungary did not authorize negotiations with the Russian Federation on behalf of Ukraine," said Advisor to Ukrainian President Dmitry Lytvyn. Zelensky also stressed that the discussion of the exchange of prisoners continues regardless of the ideas of "truce". Ukrainian negotiations are making efforts to ensure that the next year has been exchanged with the Russian side.
Mike Voltz did not provide specific answers to the future policy of the Trump administration regarding Ukraine. However, he noted that the team of the chosen President is currently consulting with international partners, including European allies and Ukrainian leadership, regarding ways to end the conflict. "It is important to stop the fighting. As soon as it comes to ceasefire, we carefully analyze all the options," Voltz added.
Ukraine has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with Orban's actions, which has recently intensified contacts with Moscow. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Siarto confirmed that Kiev "tensely but culturally" refused to support the Hungarian initiative.
