Budapest Diplomacy: Trump and Putin's Anticipated Peace Summit

The anticipated peace summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest faces uncertainty. Preparations continue despite Moscow rejecting an immediate Ukraine ceasefire. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban remains hopeful, even as his political future appears challenged ahead of 2026 elections.

Tensions mount as preparations for a critical summit in Budapest with U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin continue. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that the meeting, aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict, faced delays as Russia resisted calls for a ceasefire.

Despite the setback, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto is actively engaged in Washington, working towards the summit's success. Orban, sharing updates via Facebook, assured that the peace talks were still in motion, though the exact timing remains unknown.

As Orban navigates political challenges ahead of the 2026 elections, his connections with both Trump and Moscow spotlight his diplomatic balancing act amidst EU criticisms of Hungary's internal policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)