This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, who was in Oslo on Wednesday what he discussed with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Sunday when they were filmed chatting at the inauguration of Argentine President Javier Milea.

Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Viktor OrbanPhoto: ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

Asked about a recent conversation with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who confirmed on Wednesday that he opposes the start of EU accession talks with Kyiv, Zelenskyy said he asked him why he was blocking Ukraine’s entry into the EU. reports News.ro.

On Sunday, Volodymyr Zelenskyi was spotted during a short conversation with Viktor Orban at the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Argentina, Javier Mille. Later, in his night speech, the Ukrainian president said that he had a “sincere” conversation with the Hungarian prime minister.

“It was a very honest conversation – and, obviously, it was about our European issues,” Zelenskyy said, without giving further details.

On Wednesday in Oslo, Zelenskyi said that he is “still waiting for an answer” from the Prime Minister of Hungary. Zelensky also stated that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has no reason to block Ukraine’s accession to the EU.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said that the country has met all EU requirements for opening accession negotiations with Ukraine, but predicted that the European summit, which will discuss this issue, will not be easy due to the opposition of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

“It is a fact that Hungary is blocking. As for us, we were very constructive. We did absolutely everything, we fulfilled all the recommendations of the European Commission, all the recommendations of our partners,” Zelenskyy said at a joint press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Har Store.

Ukraine has only one plan – to join the EU, because “this is our choice, the choice of our people,” added President Zelensky, who, after visiting the United States, made an unannounced visit to Norway to gain more support from the West. in the war with Russia.

Speaking after a meeting with northern leaders, Zelensky, on the other hand, insisted he had received a “positive signal” during his trip to Washington this week and the US would continue to support and help Ukraine, despite the perception that Ukraine might lose. with the support of its most powerful ally.

However, Zelensky acknowledged that there could be problems with timing and domestic politics, but said he was confident of US support.