This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. The European Union and Ukrainian President

ANKARA (Reuters) -German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the planned Budapest talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were a second attempt to make the Russian president recognise the need to negotiate seriously with Ukraine.

“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,” Orbán said. “For three years, we have been the only country that has consistently, openly, loudly and actively advocated for peace.”