EU had proven ineffective in moving the war in Ukraine towards peace, says Minister Szijjártó in NY

The most important international task right now is to avoid an escalation in the war in Ukraine and the Middle East, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on Thursday, warning that if either of those conflicts spread to other countries, it could easily lead to a third world war.

Several international organisations have failed when it came to peace-making in recent years, Szijjártó, who is on a visit to New York, said in a post on Facebook. He argued that the European Union and other organisations had proven ineffective in moving the war in Ukraine towards peace over the last two years.

Instead of peace, there are weapons deliveries, which prolong the conflict and lead to more casualties, he added.

Meanwhile, Szijjártó said the global fight against terror had taken “a big hit” last October when Hamas launched thousands of rockets into Israel. He said the success of Israel’s counter-terrorism operations was a global interest, underlining the importance of protecting civilians and freeing the hostages.