Core Viewpoint - The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasizes the need for the West to reach an agreement on Ukraine's role as a buffer zone between Russia and the West to prevent ongoing conflict [1] Group 1: Historical Context - Hungary was historically a buffer zone between the Western world and Russia, but successfully joined NATO, freeing itself from this role [1] - The Western security system's endpoint is at Hungary's eastern border, making Ukraine the current buffer zone [1] - This situation has persisted for thirty years [1] Group 2: Conflict Origins - Prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Western European countries, the United States, and Ukraine decided to integrate Ukraine into the Western security system, effectively removing its buffer status [1] - Russia perceives NATO's expansion as a threat, leading to the outbreak of conflict [1] Group 3: Future Implications - Orbán argues that if Ukraine joins the European Union, it would lead to direct military conflict between the EU and Russia, suggesting that Ukraine should remain outside the EU [1]