In an article published in Newsweek on July 5th, Orban highlighted NATO's origins as a peace project and warned against what he sees as a shift towards aggression rather than defense within the alliance.

"NATO is approaching a critical juncture," Orban wrote, stressing that its success has historically been rooted in maintaining peace. He cautioned that deviating from this mission risks negative consequences, drawing on Hungary's historical perspective.

Orban underscored the importance of prioritizing NATO's role as a force for peace, advocating for a return to its foundational principles.

Earlier this month, Orban engaged in diplomatic efforts, including meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing his mission as a "peace mission" aimed at finding peaceful solutions to the Ukraine conflict. Notably, he also visited former US President Donald Trump in Florida.

Despite attending the NATO Summit, Orban did not hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the event.

The NATO Summit concluded with a declaration reaffirming support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and calling for an end to external support for Russia in Ukraine, particularly from China. (ILKHA)