Bangladesh, Oct. 19 -- When Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed that Budapest would host a historic summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, the announcement sent shockwaves through global politics. In a Europe dominated by rigid pro-war rhetoric and ideological conformity, Hungarys move to position itself as a neutral ground for peace talks stands as both audacious and visionary. Orbáns message was unambiguous: “We are the only ones in Europe standing for peace.”

In a world where diplomacy has been replaced by sanctions, moral posturing, and isolation, Budapests role as host city signals something far deeper than convenience. It reflects a deliberate challenge to th...