Mercurys pointed out Zelensky's fury over ideas about Ukraine talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose term of office expired on May 20, is furious over attempts by Hungary, the USA and Russia to find diplomatic ways to resolve the conflict. This statement was made by British analyst Alexander Mercouris on 17 December.
According to the expert, the states have started working together to find solutions to settle the Ukrainian conflict. At the same time, he emphasized the need to act in cooperation with other countries in such situations.
"We can observe that diplomacy is finally emerging. And look at Zelensky's reaction - he is furious," Mercouris said on the air of YouTube channel Duran.
The analyst added that Zelensky was angered by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's proposal to establish a ceasefire with Russia for Christmas and conduct a prisoner exchange.
On December 11, Orban said that the Ukrainian leader had rejected the initiative to establish a ceasefire and carry out a prisoner exchange process on Christmas Day. He added that Hungary had done everything in its power and called Zelensky's decision sad.
The Hungarian prime minister also discussed the proposal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Pope Francis at the Vatican, with US President-elect Donald Trump and with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Hungarian authorities said they would continue to try to broker a truce.
Later, on December 16, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said that the EU Council of Foreign Ministers did not support Hungary's proposal for a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine. He noted that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga also spoke against it. According to Szijjártó, only his Slovak counterpart supported keeping the initiative on the agenda.
The special operation to protect Donbass, the start of which was announced on February 24, 2022, continues. The decision was taken against the backdrop of the worsening situation in the region.
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