The Russia-Ukraine war dominated discussions at the EU summit, with PM Viktor Orban advocating for a ceasefire while EU leaders like Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa pushed for continued support for Ukraine. Orban criticized the EU's lack of consensus and highlighted the financial burden of supporting Ukraine on the European economy. He proposed a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, emphasizing the value of life over geopolitical goals. The Hungarian presidency was noted for achieving significant decisions, including Romania's and Bulgaria's Schengen membership. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)