Hungary's Bold Peace Proposal: Prisoner Exchange and Ceasefire

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban proposed a peace initiative and prisoner exchange to Russia, which was fully supported by the Kremlin. During a call with President Putin, Orban suggested a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Ukraine. However, the proposals were refused by Ukraine, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

In a significant diplomatic move, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban put forth a peace initiative to Russia, which was met with full support from the Kremlin.

According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Orban discussed the proposals with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a phone call, suggesting a major prisoner of war exchange alongside a Christmas ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Despite swift diplomatic efforts, including sending the proposal to the Hungarian embassy, Ukraine declined to accept any of the proposals, Peskov confirmed.