In a world still shaken by war and division, Hungary has stepped forward with a message of hope: “Our doors are open for peace.”
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, in a heartfelt statement during a Facebook podcast, revealed that Hungary has twice offered to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine — and that offer remains on the table.
“If we are needed, we are ready to provide appropriately fair and safe conditions for such peace negotiations,” Szijjarto shared. “We are pleased if we can contribute to the success of peace efforts.” His words reflect Hungary’s long-standing desire to serve as a neutral ground for dialogue in a deeply divided region.
The timing couldn’t be more significant. Reports are circulating that Budapest is being considered by the White House as a potential venue for a high-stakes trilateral summit involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. According to Politico, the U.S. Secret Service is already preparing for such a summit in the Hungarian capital.
While hopes for diplomacy seem to be gathering momentum, Szijjarto also took a moment to clear up recent misinformation. He strongly denied media reports from major outlets like Reuters and Bloomberg, which claimed that President Trump had contacted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban following a recent summit with EU leaders and President Zelenskiy.
“I want to make it clear that there was no such call. There was not. Period,” Szijjarto emphasized, determined to set the record straight.
Despite the confusion, Hungary’s message remains clear and consistent: they are willing, able, and hopeful to be a catalyst for peace. In a world weary from war, this offer could become a beacon — if global leaders are willing to follow the light.
