"Hungary's government has made clear it will not arrest Vladimir Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, if he arrives in Budapest for peace talks. Speaking to state radio on Friday, Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban hailed the fact his country would host the meeting. Budapest is essentially the only place in Europe today where such a meeting could be held, primarily because Hungary is almost the only pro-peace country."
"Hungary's prime minister, Viktor Orban, has consistently slowed down EU sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine, characterising his opposition as peacemaking gestures. He also welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu to Budapest in April, despite an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The German government issued a reminder that Hungary was obliged to arrest Putin as it remains a signatory to the ICC, but few expect Budapest to pay attention."
Russian forces reported capture of three villages in eastern Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, including areas Kyiv had retaken three years earlier during a surprise counteroffensive. The villages named were Pishchane and Tykhe in Kharkiv and Pryvillia in Dnipropetrovsk. Hungary declared it will not arrest Vladimir Putin if he visits Budapest for peace talks despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised hosting the meeting and emphasized Hungary's pro-peace stance. Orban has slowed EU sanctions and Ukraine support and welcomed Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu despite an ICC warrant. The German government reminded Hungary of its ICC obligations. The ICC issued a warrant for Putin's arrest in March 2023.
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