In a recent interview, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijártó raised concerns about the looming risk of a third world war. With recent conflicts, terrorist incidents, and ongoing wars unfolding worldwide, speculation arises regarding the potential for a global conflict of unprecedented scale. Szijártó's remarks come amidst growing geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding the situation in Ukraine.

In his statements to Ednews, political analyst Elshan Manafov highlighted Russia's willingness to engage in negotiations, contingent upon Ukraine declaring neutrality and refraining from NATO membership. However, negotiations falter as Ukrainian President Zelinsky remains reluctant, despite dwindling military and financial support from the West.

Manafov suggested that Zelinsky's dependency on Western support hampers independent decision-making, while his aggressive policies jeopardize Ukrainian statehood. With Ukraine grappling with a staggering national debt exceeding $400 billion and significant economic and infrastructural damage, the prospects for sustained conflict appear increasingly untenable. The human toll, with millions displaced and the demographic resources for continued conflict dwindling, further exacerbates the crisis.

Moreover, Manafov echoed Hungarian Prime Minister Orban's assertion that the European Union lacks autonomy, citing influence from figures such as George Soros and deep state institutions. Allegations of Soros's ties to US intelligence, coupled with significant financial influence, underscore concerns regarding EU decision-making processes.

While there is widespread support for diplomatic resolutions with Russia within European public opinion, political establishments' ties to entrenched interests impede progress toward negotiations. As global tensions continue to escalate, the imperative for diplomatic solutions becomes increasingly urgent to avert the specter of a third world war.