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Ukraine’s Zelensky Slams Hungary’s Orbán’s Quest for Peace, Says He ‘Does Not Have Any Leverage’ on Putin, That Kiev Needs No ‘Intermediaries’ To Talk to Trump
Gateway Pundit ^ | Dec. 17, 2024 | by Paul Serran

Posted on 12/17/2024 3:14:01 PM PST by Kazan

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the peace efforts by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

To begin with, Zelensky rejected the notion of having intermediaries, saying that Ukraine needs – and has – direct relations with the United States.

essanews reported:

“President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the importance of Ukraine having direct interactions with the United States. ‘We are currently in a transitional period in the United States. I am in contact with President Trump’, he stated. ‘We have had several meetings and talks. I don’t need intermediaries for this’, Zelensky announced during the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities in Ukraine.

He added that ‘various politicians are using this for publicity’ and, in this context, referred to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. ‘I will not let him and those like him go first. We need direct relations with the United States’, he emphasized.”

Orbán spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone about Ukraine, using ‘all diplomatic means’ at his disposal to achieve a Christmas ceasefire.

“Zelensky added that until Trump takes office, Ukraine is working with President Joe Biden, who has increased the number of decisions and aid packages for Ukraine. ‘It’s a pity they are intensifying this now, at the end of the term’, he noted. He expressed hope that the Trump administration will support Ukraine and not halt this assistance.”

Zelensky also belittled what he sees as Orbán’s lack of geopolitical power, saying he has no leverage over Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv Independent reported:

“’Ukraine is a strong country and has proven it on the battlefield throughout Putin’s aggression. Does anyone else in Europe have this experience now? No. Does Orbán have such an army? No. How will he put pressure on Putin? With a joke, a smile? Let him keep it’, Zelensky said.

[…] ’Prime Minister Orbán will not succeed. I won’t let him or people like him in’, he said, clarifying that his remarks were directed at Orbán, not the Hungarian people, who he argued overwhelmingly support Ukraine.”


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Zelensky is arrogant twit. He thumbs his nose at Orban despite the fact he was specifically sent by Trump to negotiate an end to the war.

This alone is reason for Trump to tell Zelensky to make a deal, any deal, or all US funding will be cutoff to Ukraine.

1 posted on 12/17/2024 3:14:01 PM PST by Kazan
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To: Kazan

Hmmm.

“Kazan” is also the name of a city in Russia.

Hmmm.


2 posted on 12/17/2024 3:19:04 PM PST by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: Kazan

Putin won’t negotiate until Z gives him Budanov’s head on a platter.


3 posted on 12/17/2024 3:25:17 PM PST by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands
How many Free Republic IDs do you have, Speedy?

So, you have a problem with Trump involving Orban in peace talks to end the proxy war in Ukraine?

4 posted on 12/17/2024 3:35:05 PM PST by Kazan
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

It’s not a coincidence.


5 posted on 12/17/2024 3:38:05 PM PST by Timber Rattler ("To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." --George Washington)
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To: Kazan

I only have one FR screen name.

I’m not trying to comment on it.

Jest walkin’ along and whistlin’.

Yep.

Jest walkin’ along and whistlin’.

Sure is curious, though. Yep. Sure is curious.


6 posted on 12/17/2024 3:39:07 PM PST by Engraved-on-His-hands
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Zelensky is arrogant twit. This alone is reason …

Da, Dahling. Ve must kill Moose and Squirrel.

What a giveaway! 🇷🇺 😂
7 posted on 12/17/2024 3:53:38 PM PST by Apparatchik (Русские свиньи, идите домой!)
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

Wow... that is interesting.
So anyway moron, did he say something you find incorrect?


8 posted on 12/17/2024 3:55:02 PM PST by DesertRhino (2016 Star Wars, 2020 The Empire Strikes Back, 2024... RETURN OF THE JEDI..)
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To: DesertRhino

I can’t say. I’m just a moron.


9 posted on 12/17/2024 3:55:59 PM PST by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: Kazan

“”He expressed hope that the Trump administration will support Ukraine and not halt this assistance.””

I bet he does!!! Hope, that is!

“”Zelensky also belittled what he sees as Orbán’s lack of geopolitical power””

Orban is the leader Zelinsky will never be!


10 posted on 12/17/2024 3:59:12 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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This alone is reason for Trump to tell Zelensky to make a deal, any deal, or all US funding will be cutoff to Ukraine.

I can't wait to see the reaction of FR's Putinista club when Trump ends up continuing military support to Ukraine.

11 posted on 12/17/2024 4:01:05 PM PST by Greetings_Puny_Humans (I mostly come out at night... mostly.)
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Orbán spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone about Ukraine, using ‘all diplomatic means’ at his disposal to achieve a Christmas ceasefire.

Which Zelensky promptly rejected, again. He's got a good track record of doing that.

12 posted on 12/17/2024 4:07:01 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

Anyone supporting the proxy war in Ukraine and the evil forces behind (Biden, Deep State, Soros, the globalist elite, the MIC) should immediately stop referring to himself as a Christian.


13 posted on 12/17/2024 4:07:26 PM PST by Kazan
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans
I can't wait until Zeeptards, neocons and war pigs find out that Trump is absolutely not going to waste any more tax money and double down on Biden's failed policies in Ukraine.

Ukraine isn't getting an inch of territory back. It's gone for good.

14 posted on 12/17/2024 4:10:56 PM PST by Kazan
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To: Kazan
The corrupt, sleazy Zellenskyy who backed Biden/Harris in the elections, has zero leverage with President Trump.
He'll find out soon enough.
15 posted on 12/17/2024 4:12:49 PM PST by SmokingJoe
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans
I can't wait to see the reaction of FR's Putinista club when Trump ends up continuing military support to Ukraine.

What are you going to do if he doesn't? After all, Trump didn't even invite the neocons favorite ally to his inauguration.

16 posted on 12/17/2024 4:12:50 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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To: Kazan

Zelenski is an unelected twit that will be sent to hell. Lets butcher more of my people... for US cash.


17 posted on 12/17/2024 4:13:30 PM PST by foundedonpurpose (Praise Hashem, for his restoration of all things! )
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To: Kazan
Anyone supporting the proxy war in Ukraine and the evil forces behind (Biden, Deep State, Soros, the globalist elite, the MIC) should immediately stop referring to himself as a Christian.

Thanks. I see. So the Christian thing to do is to cheer Russia on when they invade a neighboring country. What about invading Lithuania or Poland? Should we hope that Russia wins then, too?

18 posted on 12/17/2024 4:15:11 PM PST by Engraved-on-His-hands
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To: Kazan
Ukraine isn't getting an inch of territory back. It's gone for good.

That's the only way to solve it for sure. Russia has been through the US's "you have our word on it" to many times already. And our signature agreements aren't worth the paper their written on either.

19 posted on 12/17/2024 4:19:45 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

I can’t wait to see the reaction of FR’s Zeeper club when Trump ends their Ukraine money laundering operation.


20 posted on 12/17/2024 4:20:32 PM PST by Henchster (Free Republic - the BEST site on the web!)
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