Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a phone call with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday. The call comes ahead of a planned summit between Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, in Budapest.
Peskov did not disclose the details of the Putin-Orban call, but stated that the Kremlin will soon provide more information about the discussions.
Orban has also confirmed holding a phone call with Putin, writing on Facebook that preparations for the summit are “in full swing.”
The spokesman confirmed that preparations for the Budapest summit are underway and suggested that the event could take place during the next two weeks or slightly later. He added that there is a mutual understanding that the event should not be postponed.
Peskov also noted that the decision to hold the planned summit in Hungary was mutually agreed upon by Moscow and Washington.
He stated that Hungary “commands the respect” of both Putin and Trump, given its “unique position in terms of its sovereignty and in defending its interests” while being a member of both NATO and the EU.
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Author: RT
Published on: 2025-10-17 14:23:00
Source: www.rt.com
