Overview

• Orbán's visit to Moscow follows his unannounced trip to Kyiv, where he proposed a cease-fire to Zelenskyy.
• European officials assert Orbán has no mandate to represent the EU or NATO in his discussions with Putin.
• Putin demands Ukraine withdraw troops from regions claimed by Russia as a precondition for peace talks.
• Critics accuse Orbán of exploiting Hungary's EU presidency to push his own agenda.
• Ukraine maintains that any agreements must include its participation and approval.