Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Christmas ceasefire proposal has faced backlash from Western commentators, who view it as an attempt to play the role of an unqualified intermediary. Despite initial dismissals, discussions with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky have shifted the rhetoric. Zelensky's refusal to engage with Orban's proposal raises questions about Ukraine's sincerity in seeking peace. The article critiques Ukraine's diplomatic strategy and suggests that Orban's proposal may have been a crucial opportunity for peace. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)