Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said US President Donald Trump could help bring an end to the war in Ukraine, making the comment as European Union leaders met in Brussels for a summit centered on the conflict.

Orban’s remarks came as EU governments continued to grapple with the costs of Russia’s invasion, including military support for Kyiv, energy security, and the long-term impact of the war on the bloc’s economies and defense plans.

The meeting in Brussels was expected to focus on how Europe should sustain aid to Ukraine while also responding to shifting political dynamics in Washington. Orban, who has often taken a more skeptical line on support for Kyiv than other EU leaders, used the summit to highlight Trump as a potential broker.

The discussion reflects the broader uncertainty facing European officials as the war enters another critical phase. For Ukraine and its civilians, the stakes remain high: continued bombardment, displacement, and a conflict with no clear end in sight.