This development comes amidst the backdrop of a global political landscape that is increasingly polarized and unpredictable.
According to The Independent, Hungary's ambassador to the Vatican, Eduard Habsburg-Lothringen, has been instrumental in efforts to form an international coalition aimed at brokering a peace deal to end the war. He revealed that Pope Francis has been a key player in supporting a deal that could see Trump advocating for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to concede territory to Russia.
This revelation comes as Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK's Labour Party, held discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The need for a European security pact and continued support for Kyiv were high on their agenda. Meanwhile, John Healey, the UK's Defence Secretary, dismissed suggestions that Trump would reverse the current Ukraine policy. "I don’t expect the US to turn away from Nato. They recognise the importance of the alliance. They recognise the importance of avoiding further conflict in Europe,” Healey told Sky News.
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Pope Francis and Hungary have jointly called for a ceasefire and discussions "to break the cycle" of war and establish peace. Orban, who is perceived as the EU leader closest to Putin, has been against providing Kyiv with weapons and funds. He even visited Moscow over the summer. At the recent European Political Community summit, Orban highlighted how "the world is changing" with Trump's re-election and reiterated his call for a Ukrainian ceasefire.
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The Hungarian Prime Minister's stance has led to a clash with Zelensky, who noted that Orban is the only Nato member state leader opposing Ukraine's membership in the defence alliance. Since his election, Trump is reported to have warned Putin "not to escalate the war" in a phone conversation.
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Orban, who has made several trips to visit Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, has transitioned from being largely internationally isolated on the war issue to becoming the closest European ally to the president-elect. Speaking to The Independent, Habsburg-Lothringen said, “During Donald Trump's first presidency, Hungarian-American political relations were at their peak, with dialogue and negotiations taking centre stage in resolving conflicts that threaten world security."
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He expressed optimism about the potential for renewed Hungarian-American political cooperation following Trump's recent election victory. "We share similar views on peace, illegal immigration and the protection of families. I believe there is a better chance than ever that peace will finally return to Ukraine after almost a thousand days of war,” he added.
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The Pope's recent visit to Hungary and his affinity for the country, stemming from a group of Hungarian nuns who lived in Argentina after fleeing the Russian invasion in 1956, have led Habsburg-Lothringen to believe that the Pope will support a peace deal opposed by all other western allies in Nato.
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Habsburg-Lothringen further stated, “With the new President Trump we have an ally who has clearly stated, even in his speech during election night, that he wanted to end the wars, which also means the one in Ukraine. This fills me with hope.”
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He added, “You can say a lot of things about Donald Trump, you may even dislike him, but there is one thing that nobody questions: that he will not start a war. I see him as a man who hates war, and as a real businessman, who thinks that everything will be better if there is no war.”
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In a previous interview with The Independent, the ambassador outlined Hungary and the Vatican’s stance on talks. "As long as nobody talks with Russia, a real dialogue doesn't happen. The Vatican strongly encourages a climate of talking everybody to everybody, and I believe that this would be the step forward. That's as I said, before Pope Francis and Viktor Orban both asked for immediate ceasefire and immediate peace negotiations.”
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The unfolding situation underscores the complexity of international relations and the delicate balance of power that exists. As the world watches, the actions of these influential figures could have far-reaching implications for the future of Ukraine and the broader geopolitical landscape.
