In an exclusive interview with Paul Ronzheimer, the Hungarian Prime Minister discusses his controversial trip to Moscow and meetings with Vladimir Putin. He emphasizes the need for peace negotiations and the role of Hungary’s EU presidency. The Prime Minister warns of an escalation in the Ukraine war in the coming months and underscores the importance of an autonomous European foreign policy. He highlights that a unified European stance against Russia is crucial and criticizes the EU’s current war strategy as ineffective. Despite criticism of his visit, he defends his diplomatic efforts and stresses the moral and political obligation to promote peace. He concludes by discussing the perspectives of American and European politics and the importance of leadership in times of crisis.