Summary
Péter Magyar, the newly elected leader in Hungary, said he would speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin if he called. Magyar wants to suggest to Putin that the war in Ukraine should end, although he doubts his advice would stop the conflict.
Key Facts
- Péter Magyar won the election in Hungary against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
- Orbán is known to be an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Magyar mentioned he would talk to Putin if Putin initiated a call.
- Magyar expressed a desire to suggest ending the war in Ukraine.
- He doubts that a conversation with him would influence Putin to stop the war.
- The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for four years.
- Magyar hopes to become prime minister by May 5.
