Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war
Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
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Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.
Péter Magyar, Hungary's newly elected prime minister, stated he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin to advocate for ending the war in Ukraine, though he doubted his influence would lead to an immediate ceasefire.
Péter Magyar, Hungary's new prime minister, expressed willingness to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge an end to the war in Ukraine, despite skepticism about influencing the conflict's outcome.
An overview of Péter Magyar's background, including his rise to prominence as a government whistleblower and his campaign against corruption, leading to his election as Hungary's new prime minister.
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