Bangladesh, June 20 -- As the war in Ukraine drags into its fourth year with mounting casualties and deepening geopolitical rifts, one European Union member is once again attempting to defy the prevailing narrative. Hungary has reiterated its willingness to host peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine – and is even offering to facilitate a landmark summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, should the opportunity arise.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, speaking on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), made it clear that Budapest remains committed to the idea of diplomacy over continued warfare. “This offer is there, is valid, we have not ...