President of Hungary: 'We have 150,000 reasons to stop war in Ukraine'

Hungary has 150,000 reasons to end the war in Ukraine and achieve peace, Hungarian President Katalin Novak said during her Kyiv visit, Report informs via RBC-Ukraine.

"The 150,000 reasons are 150,000 Hungarians living in Ukraine's Zakarpattia Oblast. Many ethnic Hungarians have already given their lives to defend Ukraine," Katalin Novak said.

Novak noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin's responsibility for the war against Ukraine is obvious.

"Hungarians have always and everywhere opposed bloodshed. We are neighbors of Ukraine and our neighbors can count on our help," she added.

The Hungarian head of state stressed that the parties should return to the negotiating table, diplomatic channels should be opened, and the ultimate goal should be a fair peace.

"2022 was a year of war. Let's hope that 2023 will be a year of restoration and peace," the president added.