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Peace is Not a Blank Check to the Aggressor

Published February 25, 2026, 09:23
Peace is Not a Blank Check to the Aggressor

The Patriarch analyzes the consequences of the US abstention from the UN vote on Ukraine's territorial integrity, characterizing it as a historic slip and an indication of a dangerous turn. He points out that this stance encourages revisionism and gives Russia a 'green light' to consolidate the fait accompli. He also criticizes Hungary's stance, which, through vetoes and 'neutral' votes, undermines European solidarity with Ukraine. He emphasizes that peace without justice is a temporary compromise that leads to new tragedies and that support for Ukraine is essential to protect the civilized world.